There is a scripture many read and enjoy the story behind it. But when you find yourself playing a major role in its reenactment, the joy often turns to confusion or even anger. Malachi 3:3 is that scripture. It is another description of Yeshua. The verse says: He will sit as a Refiner and a … Continue reading Are You Feeling the Heat? – Focus 21
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When Does a Burden Become a Gift? – Focus 20
We all have times in our lives when the weight of unresolved issues threaten to overwhelm us. Illness, debt, failed relationships, sorrow over our own mistakes, the crisis we can't fix, the anxieties of life, etc. Burdens come in all sizes and shapes. We carry ours and sometimes we carry the burdens of others. One … Continue reading When Does a Burden Become a Gift? – Focus 20
Yeshua is Almighty God, Omnipotent – Focus 19
As a child, faced with the neighborhood bully, you may have said, "You'd better back off. I'm going to tell my daddy. My daddy is bigger than you." As Christians we can say, "My Daddy, My Abba, is bigger and stronger than anything or anyone in heaven or earth, or under the earth. My Abba, … Continue reading Yeshua is Almighty God, Omnipotent – Focus 19
Yeshua is the Living God – Focus 18
If you are a Christian, you most likely celebrated Resurrection Day this past weekend. Unlike any other god, our God lives. He was crucified and buried for three days in a tomb, taking the punishment for the sins of the world. But on the first day of the week, those who went to the tomb … Continue reading Yeshua is the Living God – Focus 18
The Spotless Lamb – Focus 17
In our world today, it is the strong, the wealthy, the credentialed, the valedictorians who win the popular votes and notoriety. God's Kingdom is quite different. He often chooses the least likely to do His greatest work. Abraham was an idol maker's son. David was a lowly shepherd, Yeshua was the son of a carpenter. … Continue reading The Spotless Lamb – Focus 17
Yeshua is Our Hiding Place – Focus 16
There are so many times when we long to find a hiding place, a place away from the storms of life. David wrote in Psalm 32:7: You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah Yeshua is our Hiding Place. He is our shelter … Continue reading Yeshua is Our Hiding Place – Focus 16
Yeshua is Holy and Righteous. What’s the Difference? – Focus 15
David declares in Psalm 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. In an earlier post, we talked about the holiness of God. Today let's see where the differences lie between holiness and righteousness. They are not the same but are connected. The word Righteous looks like this: It … Continue reading Yeshua is Holy and Righteous. What’s the Difference? – Focus 15
