The Trumpet Will Sound

The world is buzzing with concerns about what will happen next in the Middle East, or on American soil, but our gaze needs to be lifted past the immediate future, to several prophecies soon to be revealed. All of this unrest is setting the stage for a “man of peace,” a political figure, to rise up with promises to bring “peace and security” to the region. He will be seen as smooth and believable, by both the Jews and the Arabs. “By his cunning he shall make deceit prosper

“The Lord is good, a Stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those that trust in Him.” – (Nahum 1:7) This verse is from the little book of Nahum, which means “Comfort.” It is a book of God’s coming Day of Judgment but sandwiched between the details of His wrath are powerful assurances of individual safety, to those who love the Lord and stand for Him. Jesus displayed this power of Deity constantly… “And Jesus seeing their faith said to the sick of the palsy, ‘Son, be

Word Of Truth “Study (give all diligence, accuracy, and haste) to present yourselves approved to God, a workman that will not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). The “Word of Truth” is a perfect name for our Bibles. Being the “testimony of God,” it holds the answers to everything that is debated and wondered about in this life. We are to “cut it straight” meaning, we are to know the difference between Old Covenant and New, between Law

In the days of the prophet Elisha, there was a great famine because of a siege against the city. The people were distressed, death and captivity seemed certain. Yet the Lord told Elisha to tell the people, “Tomorrow, about this time, a measure of fine flour shall be sold for shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel.” It seemed too good to be true! One ruler sarcastically remarked, “If the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this word come to pass?” But it did.

“And with many other words did he (Peter) testify and implore the people, saying, ‘Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” (Acts 2:40). As Peter preached about faith in Jesus, he reminded people that salvation, although it is offered for the whole world, requires an individual response. This is an act of great respect and dignity from God. As political parties, and governments, force complete conformity to their immoral mandates by cult tactics, the freedom of individu

The Bible is full of analogies that relate to gardening: The fruit of the Spirit, the soils of the heart, weeding the sin out of our lives, and sowing wisely, are just some examples. An elderly Peruvian man would fill his bag with cones each day and take long walks with a single tool in his hand and plant cones all along the blackened mountain side, restoring what a large fire had taken. The people told him that the government should be doing it, and to sit down and relax in

Today is Father’s Day, the day we celebrate all that our dads have given to us to make our lives better - a listening ear, a guiding hand, the comedic relief that life so needs, and the faithful and steadfast love and commitment that steadied our families like the rudder of a ship. And if your dad knew and loved the Lord, shepherding his kids in the ways of God, then you are even more abundantly blessed! Many of us now have a father that is with the Lord, and this day leav

This doctrine of endless conflict is demonic and in complete contradiction to the ways of God. It rages and divides at the highest levels of governments, all the way down to our daily relationships. It’s not by chance, it’s strategic. Our mission is to share the message of peace with God... “And all of this is a gift from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation that we might bring others to Him” (2 Corinthians 5:18).

“The Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and GIVES IT to whomsoever He will, and sets up over it the basest of men” (Daniel 4:17). This has been the truth since the beginning of time, and we’re watching it again in real time. The proper land acknowledgement that everyone should quote before their meetings is this: “The earth is the LORD’s and the fulness of it; the world and all they who dwell in it” (Psalm 24:1). People should thank the Lord for giving us “life, brea

When Jesus arose from the dead, He ascended to the Throne of Heaven, “far above all principality (chief rulers of countries or kingdoms, whether angels or men), and power (political authorities), and might (military strength), and dominion (governments), and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come” (Ephesians 1:21). Jesus is above every authority on earth. The Bible tells us to remember this as we watch things unravel around us… “

It’s good to be reminded that the days we’re in will pass. The Bible uses two words to describe the changing scenes in a Greek theater that apply to our world. The first word is ‘passing’ … “The world is passing away, and the lusts of it: but the one who does the will of God abides for ever” (1 John 2:17). We were never intended to stay in this scene. Far greater things await. The second word is “short,” and was used of the drawstrings which closed the curtains at the end of

Psalm 23 comes after Psalm 22 because after Jesus died to save us from our sins, He arose in power to keep all who trust Him, and guide them safely Home… “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, MUCH MORE, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life” (Romans 5:10). Notice the quality of His loving care: “The LORD is my Shepherd. I shall never be in need. In pastures green He makes me lie down. Beside still waters He leads m

This one trait is far more destructive than we think! It’s become one of Satan’s most successful strategies in dismantling relationships, marriages, families and nations. The passive sin of presumption says, “They know I’m thankful; I don’t have to always say it.” But notice that when Jesus healed the ten lepers and only one returned to say “thank you,” that Jesus asked… “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give thanks to God except

There is an invitation to the Banquet of banquets, and we’re all invited. The King has sent out his servants to invite all that would receive His gracious invitation. It’s not merely a time to come feast on food, but to sit at the table with The King, to hear His words, and to hear His plans. With a heart that is loving and generous, He longs to share this feast with us… will we go? “The King’s servant went out (at His command) to tell everyone that had been invited, “Come

This lie was said by Satan to Eve as he persuaded her to go against the command of God, “to not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” God was crystal clear… ”In the day you eat of it, you will surely die” (Genesis 2:17). Biblical debaters often say they didn’t immediately die, but death DID come. Their state of perfection, that was an eternal state, did die. Spiritually, their soul fell; their flesh was now activated and would tempt them and all humanity for

“Your father Abraham rejoiced (exulted! Jumped for joy) to see My day: and He saw it and was glad (filled with good cheer).” (John 8:56). Jesus reminded the Jews that Abraham, their most esteemed forefather, lived in anticipation of His appearing. From the moment God called Abraham from the land of his nativity, the coming Savior was his joy. This is true of all who follow Christ. And because our joy is in Christ – His victories and glories - it doesn’t fade with life’s

Visit any prison, and you will realize there are two types of sorrow – sorrow for getting caught, or sorrow for committing the crime. Sorrow for getting caught results in anger at justice and a defiant attitude that takes the position of a victim. But when there is genuine sorrow for the crime committed, a whole new set of attitudes are revealed – sorrow towards the real victim, the acknowledgement of personal responsibility for the crime, and a humble agreement that the

Back in 2016, Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year was “post-truth.” It is defined as, “a cultural and political condition where appeals to emotion and personal belief outweigh objective (clearly seen and provable) facts in shaping public opinion.” Here we are ten years later and we’re watching the sad results everywhere. Rejection of truth is a society’s death-knell. God told the prophet Jeremiah to go out in the streets and see if you can find anyone that works what is ri

“Lot lifted his eyes, and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, as the garden of the Lord, and as Egypt… so he chose the plain of Jordan… and pitched his tent toward Sodom. But the men of Sodom were wicked, and sinners before the Lord exceedingly” (Genesis 13:10-13). “Pitching our tents” is a good description for this temporary life. Lot is a man who professed to love the Lord but compromised his faith by “friendship with the world.” In the end,

How far has the pendulum swung from the utter joy of buying a piece of land, cultivating it, raising a family in a home you built, harvesting from the garden daily, to… being told you will “own nothing and be happy;” you will be controlled in every way, from your digital banking, your social credit score, your movement, your health, and your compliance (or lack thereof) to federal mandates. Did the Bible talk about this? Yes! It clearly describes a coming day in Revelation