The Battle You Cannot See

Joe | February 16, 2010

There is a battle that has raged since the days of creation. It’s battle of good versus evil, light versus darkness more epic than any battle ever conceived in the mind of man. But it is a battle that we humans, generally, are rarely even aware of.
Paul accurately describes it this way:
For our struggle is not [...]

Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Thyatira

Joe | November 20, 2009

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Seven Letters to Seven Churches

We previously looked at Jesus’ third letter he wrote to the church at Pergamum, “the pagan church.” Pergamum resumed the theme of the first letter to Ephesus, with both words of commendation and condemnation.
The fourth letter to the church of Thyatira has both words, with some additional stipulations. We look at this letter today.
Thyatira: The [...]

Running Away From God – Part I

Joe | July 27, 2009

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Running Away From God

When I think back on my relationship with God, I can see that for years I tried running away from Him. I can see this oftentimes in the lives of friends and family members as well and I want so much to tell them that you cannot run away from God. There is no where [...]

Digging Ditches for God

Joe | July 15, 2009

As an act of complete reliance on God’s provision, yesterday I formally chose to take a layoff–effective this Friday–rather than going part-time.
Neither option was good. Going part-time means no guarantee in hours if there is no work. So in my estimation, I chose the lesser of two evils. Part of me isn’t overly concerned (Matthew [...]

The “Lost” Ark and the Mercy Seat – Part II

Joe | June 5, 2009

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series The "Lost" Ark and the Mercy Seat

On Wednesday, we talked about the two elements that make up the Ark of the Covenant: the Ark or the box, and the lid or the Mercy Seat.
Today we’ll discuss a little of the background of the kings that were in place around the time the ark left Israel.
Kings Hezekiah and Manasseh
Hezekiah was one of [...]

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Joe

I am a born-again Christian who believes the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God-breathed. I am a husband, father and stepfather who eagerly waits for the return of Jesus, the Meshiach Nagid.