Dear Ones: A Garden in Early Spring! This marvelous chapter begins with the revelation of Messiah’s mission to set the captives free and ends with this verse. Messiah’s work culminates in bringing new life to all nations. The visual imagery we are given is like the new growth we see in a garden in early…
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Times and the Seasons
Dear Ones: Times and the Seasons! Spring has sprung. We take the changing of the seasons as the normal way of things. Winter gives way to spring then spring gives way to summer. Then the entire cycle repeats itself year by year. However, consider that God established the seasons for His purposes. The tilt of…
Without Reason
Dear Ones: Without Reason! In these troublous times, many word curses are being spoken over people and our nation without reason. The root cause is that someone’s opinions or policies are different from those who are releasing curses. Woe, to those who are doing this. Proverbs 18:21, AMP, explains, “Death and life are in the…
Like a Palm Tree
Dear Ones: Like a Palm Tree! Palm trees symbolize victory, triumph, and peace. The cedar mentioned here is known for its tall stature, broad branches, and aromatic wood that is decay-resistant and insect-repellent. Therefore, this is an encouraging and comforting word we receive when reading this verse. Like a palm tree, we are to live…
Thyatira The Message
Now on Rumble: Thyatira—The Message Paul is continuing to move our videos off of YouTube and onto Rumble. This is a precautionary measure because YouTube has been known to be unfriendly to the Christian posters on their site. In this lesson we begin to study the Lord’s message to Thyatira. He was able to commend…
Patience will benefit You
Dear Ones: Patience will benefit You! That is the last thing we want to hear when the pressures of daily living are weighing heavily upon us. But this is a true statement, we just need to practice it. What do you mean—practice patience? Is it a sport? Or is it a formula that works all…
My Soul’s Sanctuary
Dear Ones: My Soul’s Sanctuary! The theme of this psalm of David is “The Lord a Fortress in Adversity.” A sanctuary is a safe place to run into in times of trouble. When the forces of darkness attack, believers have a safe place to enter for our God is a Fortress and a Strong Tower. Proverbs 18:10,…
Choose Today
Dear Ones: Choose Today! Joshua challenged the people of Israel to use their freewill to choose which gods they were going to follow. The Lord God of Israel was the One Who brought them out of Egypt and shepherded them in the wilderness. But they had to choose to serve Him in the freedom and…
The Way of Truth
Dear Ones: The Way of Truth! Is the road mapped out before every child of God by the Spirit of Truth. He gives us markers along the way to confirm our steps are right on course. The Master revealed the work of the Holy Spirit in John 16:13, NLT. “When the Spirit of truth comes,…
Purim 2025
Purim 2025 Dear Ones: Purim! Is a Jewish celebration that gave them victory over their enemies who wanted to destroy them: men, women, and children. Next week (March 13-14) are the dates for this year’s celebration. Why is Purim so important? First, the entire Jewish population in Chaldea could have been wiped out. These are…