It was time for Saul to hand over the kingdom to God’s chosen man for the job, David. Leaders from the tribes of Israel sent men to rally behind David and oversee the transfer of power. Among those who came were “Men of Issachar,” …
James can be as subtle as a cinderblock. However, growing up playing sports and with a first-responder dad, I’m good with direct and to the point; most folks are not good with it these days. "Triggered" is the newest buzzword to replace "offen…
Jesus is coming again, and I believe it’s sooner than we think. From a biblical prophetic standpoint, the rapture of the Church could happen at any moment. A long line of self-appointed “prophets” have tried to nail down the dates…
Life for those in Jerusalem, as they knew it, was stolen away. Evil Syrian forces entered the Temple and desecrated it by slaughtering a pig and pouring its blood on the altar of the Holies of Holies. It was the ultimate act of pride, rebellion, and…
You can't keep a good man or woman down; as long as their hope is in the Lord, they will rise and stand tall again. Everyone experiences periods of darkness, and it is in those difficult times that the Lord lights the way. If you are in a dark seas…
I’m beginning to grasp what Jesus emoted, “As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it.” I am finding myself weeping over my city, state, nation, and the world. It is a cry out of the depths. Jesus felt the gravit…
Our world is groaning under the weight of wars and rumors of wars, nations turning against Israel, Russia beating its chest, China firing missiles into South Korea, and the list goes on and on. These are signs of the times. As a disciple, you can n…
We can labor, strive, and work ourselves into the ground to move the needle and make things happen. Or, we can stop, listen to His instruction, obey, and watch the fruit flow in abundance. Trust me on this; I have done it both ways. One is exhausti…
Jesus was laying out the coming destruction of the Temple, and it was disheartening to hear what was coming. The Temple was the crown jewel of Jerusalem, the very heart of the culture. The thought of its demise was too much to imagine. In the mids…
On the cross, Jesus said, “Tetelestai!” It means “It is finished.” Jesus completed His assignment and fulfilled over 300 prophecies. I have met “Believers” who think since Jesus finished His work, then our work is…