Man is a vessel created to show forth the glory of our Creator, by whose breath we live and move and have our being. Seems straightforward, right? So, why is there such evil permeated in man’s society? Surely this is not the outcome of God’s breath! It isn’t. From the beginning of time, there …
Author: Remi
Treasure in Earthen Vessels
There is a popular chorus in my home country, which contains the following lyrics: All glory must be to the Lord Only He is worthy of all praise No man on earth should give glory to himself All the glory must be (2x) All glory must be to the Lord We recall from last …
A Study in Surrender
So, the Be Attitude of God’s Kingdom is Surrender. But what exactly does that mean? Is it the waving of a white flag? The raising of hands to signal defeat and despair? Or maybe the act of simply giving up because we know we can’t win and what’s the use in fighting? According to the …
The Be Attitude of God’s Kingdom
Like most Christ followers (and pretty much anyone who goes to church with a fair amount of regularity), I knew about the Beatitudes. And even though I found them slightly confusing, I also knew that they represented a high bar or standard that I had to strive to attain as a good Christian. Then, one …
The Heart of the Matter
I love the Old Testament. In it, the Red Sea parted (Exodus 14), walls came tumbling down (Joshua 5-6), the Sun and Moon stood still (Joshua 10) and a giant was slain (1 Samuel 17). Still in its pages, we see fire falling from heaven (1 Kings 18) and men saved from a burning furnace …
When Jesus Came
Mary and Joseph were planning a wedding. The shepherds were tending their sheep. Herod was plotting his intrigues. The Magi were seeking knowledge. Augustus was assessing his empire. Zechariah and Elizabeth were raising their son. Everyday life was happening when the Divine intersected humanity. Aside from the announcement to the shepherds on a lonely hill, …
El Roi – The God Who Sees
She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” (Genesis 16:13). Speaking with a friend about some of the recent challenges she’d faced, the rawness of her pain and frustration tore at me. I prayed for the grace to give her comfort and …
Embral E’Veria
In the Eyes of Everia young adult Christian fantasy series, author Serena Chase coins the phrase ‘Embral E’Veria,’ which is translated, unlimited power governed by unquenchable love. This idea, attributable only to the Divine, contrasts with the view expressed by the historian Lord Acton, who once stated that “power tends to corrupt, and absolute power …
God or Not?
“He’s demon possessed and out of his mind,” some cried out. “Why listen to a man like that?” Others replied, “This doesn’t sound like a man possessed by a demon! Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?’” (John 10:19-21) Riddled with uncertainty, “the people surrounded him and asked, ‘how long are you going …
Restored!
It was the stench that woke him up. Gagging, the boy forced his eyes open. Seconds later, he regretted the action. Standing right over him was a large pig dripping a gooey substance from its snout. The nostrils widened as the hog sniffed, trying to determine if he was edible. The boy scooted back and …
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