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What Am I to Do with My Child? Pt. 1: Manoah’s Wife

God is full of surprises! The Lord over-answered my prayer, opening my eyes to a paradise of Christ’s glory from an obscure corner of the Old Testament! Seeing Christ greatly encouraged me to trust Him with the spiritual well-being of my children. Many know Samson, Israel’s famous judge, whom artists depict as that long-haired hulkContinue reading “What Am I to Do with My Child? Pt. 1: Manoah’s Wife”

A Tale of Three Marys Pt. 3: Mary of Nazareth

Today many see Mary as a larger than life superhero who outshines the star of Bethlehem. Truly Mary had a glorious beginning. In response to the angel Gabriel’s astonishing announcement, this young girl’s faith shines: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Lk 1:38 ESV). Continue reading “A Tale of Three Marys Pt. 3: Mary of Nazareth”

A Tale of Three Marys Pt. 2: Mary of Bethany

A Mary can be found at key moments of Jesus’ life—Mary of Nazareth at birth, Mary of Bethany leading up to the cross, and Mary of Magdala in death. Our heavenly Father orchestrated time and space and people and events to reveal His Son, harmonizing these three Marys into His beautiful symphony. They are examplesContinue reading “A Tale of Three Marys Pt. 2: Mary of Bethany”

A Tale of Three Marys Pt. 1: Mary Magdalene

At the major milestones of our Lord Jesus’ time on earth, you find a Mary. At His birth is the virgin Mary. At the final week of His life is Mary of Bethany. At His death and resurrection is Mary Magdalene. These three Marys represent the highest love for Jesus found among women—and perhaps evenContinue reading “A Tale of Three Marys Pt. 1: Mary Magdalene”

Star & Scepter Pt. 2 – Jesus in Numbers 24

As miraculous as it is for a donkey to speak, what a mystery that God uses unclean vessels like Balaam through which the Spirit of grace pronounced blessing for His people: I see him, but not now;I behold him, but not near:a star shall come out of Jacob,and a scepter shall rise out of Israel;itContinue reading “Star & Scepter Pt. 2 – Jesus in Numbers 24”

Star & Scepter Pt. 1 – Jesus in Numbers 24

As night strengthens its frigid grip around Christmas time, remembering Jesus Christ’s first coming inevitably beckons us back to those familiar ancient prophecies that promised it. The little star of Bethlehem that heralded our dear Savior’s birth reorients us to this one: I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near; AContinue reading “Star & Scepter Pt. 1 – Jesus in Numbers 24”

Beholding the Glory of the Lord

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2Co 3:18 ESV This is one of my life verses. I had been a Christian for over 15 yearsContinue reading “Beholding the Glory of the Lord”

Joseph’s Blessing for You and Me in Christ

Moses’ last words before he died are recorded in Deuteronomy 33. At the end of 120 years of a rich and full life, he seals his life testimony by pronouncing blessings upon each of the twelve tribes of Israel. For many years I glossed over chapters like these. Although I valued them as God’s word,Continue reading “Joseph’s Blessing for You and Me in Christ”

Jesus is Our Better Hope

In its most exalted glorified sense, Scripture presents hope not as an “it” or a thing. Hope is a Person. Hope has a name: Jesus. In fact, the writer of Hebrews points to Jesus as the Better Hope. So the previous command is annulled because it was weak and unprofitable (for the law perfected nothing),Continue reading “Jesus is Our Better Hope”