“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.” (Psalms 84:5-7) We are surrounded… Continue reading Strength to Strength
The Potter and the Clay
"So when evening had come, the owner of the vineyard said to his steward, ‘Call the laborers and give them their wages, beginning with the last to the first.’ And when those came who were hired about the eleventh hour, they each received a denarius. But when the first came, they supposed that they would… Continue reading The Potter and the Clay
Look at the Animals
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.” (Psalms 32:8-9) Even… Continue reading Look at the Animals
Coup Trifecta
The American Coup of 2020 had three offensive weapons to destroy traditional America: Political (Government/Biden), Propaganda (Media/Tech Oligarchs) and Ideological (Woke, Socialistic, DEI). Just as Israel faced war upon three fronts with three adversaries, Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthi, each a surrogate of others, so too America was battling three surrogates of its internal adversary. The lab… Continue reading Coup Trifecta
Firebrand
““I overthrew some of you as I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. You were like a burning stick [Firebrand] snatched from the fire, yet you have not returned to me,” declares the Lord. “Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel, and because I will do this to you, Israel, prepare to meet your… Continue reading Firebrand
Paradise Lost
"Paradise Lost" is Christian epic poem written by John Milton in the 17th Century. It retells the biblical story of Adam and Eve's fall from grace in the Garden of Eden, exploring profound theological themes with rich poetic language and grandeur befitting an epic narrative. It feels in details of the fall not given in… Continue reading Paradise Lost
Family of God
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.” (Ephesians 3:12-15)… Continue reading Family of God
History’s Lesson
There was a time in history that is similar to today. It is told in the book of Esther. It was a difficult time for God’s people dispersed throughout the world. The enemy of the Jews was hell-bent on their destruction. The multinational ruler was susceptible to unverified suggestions made by antisemitic agents in high… Continue reading History’s Lesson
King Yeshua
“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.” (Revelation… Continue reading King Yeshua
Favorite Fruit
“down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.” (Revelation 22:2) To say I have a favorite fruit makes no… Continue reading Favorite Fruit
Pure in Heart
"Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 "Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart." Psalm 24:3-4 "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the… Continue reading Pure in Heart
Righteous Harvest
“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” (2 Corinthians 9:10) There is a harvest of a crop, the consequence that righteousness produces within us as Believers. It is by faith and love working… Continue reading Righteous Harvest
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is believed to have been based on St. Nicholas, a 4th-century clergy in the Mediterranean port city of Myra, part of modern-day Turkey. It is said that St. Nicholas gave away all his wealth to help the poor and the sick. By the Middle Ages in the Netherlands, the Feast of Sinterklaas in early… Continue reading Santa Claus
Heaven’s Champions
“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” (Revelation 12:11) Throughout history, there has been a select group of individuals who have received the highest honor by following most closely in the footsteps… Continue reading Heaven’s Champions
The Twelve Days of Christmas
One of the most popular Christmas songs we have is "The Twelve Days of Christmas". The song we know today was written by Frederic Austin in 1909 but was secular in nature. However there is a historical Christian Twelve Days of Christmas that is unrelated to the song but rather related to the day of… Continue reading The Twelve Days of Christmas
God’s Smuggler
God’s Smuggler is the biography of Andrew van der Bijl, the son of a poor blacksmith and an invalid mother in Alkmaar, Netherlands. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 94. His story is both remarkable and inspiring, beginning in his childhood during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.… Continue reading God’s Smuggler
Oligarch’s Latest Ploy
"We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln The Media Oligarchy is implementing its latest step in a coup to eliminate traditional America. Step one was Media publicly aligning with the Democrat party,… Continue reading Oligarch’s Latest Ploy
Elephant in the Room
“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all… Continue reading Elephant in the Room
My Fortress
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.' For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under… Continue reading My Fortress
Missing God’s Arrival
God has not always hidden himself from His people. How did the Jews miss God coming as their Messiah Yeshua? Could we fail to perceive Him in our day? The Jews misinterpreted the law of Moses in light of the Messiah; they misinterpreted the prophecies which foretold Messiah’s coming; they were distracted with hardship of… Continue reading Missing God’s Arrival
Skewed Perspective and Vision
We must test our judgement and recognize when our vision is limited or skewed by perspectives of our own making and preference. The Myers/Briggs personality test is a prime illustration of how important our preference are with respect to our views. When I first took this personality test there was a question which asked, “Do… Continue reading Skewed Perspective and Vision
Delightful Necessity
“…but I dreaded the taunt of the enemy, lest the adversary misunderstand and say, ‘Our hand has triumphed; the Lord has not done all this.’ ” (Deuteronomy 32:27) When Believers fellowship in the Holy Spirit and connect together in Yeshua’s presence He brings His goodness, like encouragement, insight, wisdom and everything that gives life. We realize… Continue reading Delightful Necessity
A Season of Rest
"Behold, a son shall be born to you who shall be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies. For his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel in his days." I Chronicles 22:9 "And Asa did what was good and right in… Continue reading A Season of Rest
Desperation
This is a state of dire need, to be desperate for God is an acceptable position before the Lord. He responds to those who earnestly seek Him. (Heb. 11:6) Many times Israel was in dire situations, surrounded, under siege by overwhelming forces and God intervened bringing miraculous deliverance in a hopeless circumstance. We shouldn’t wait… Continue reading Desperation
Humility Revisited
Have you ever desired humility? Normally we imagine ambitious positions ranking high in public standing whether in regard to fame, wealth, fashion, or recognition. There is nothing wrong with pursuing honorable endeavors, but there are two very different paths. The worldly path is centered in promoting ones self, taking steps to be seen, gathering attention,… Continue reading Humility Revisited
