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Another look at the Exodus massacre story
(the main thought is not originally mine, and all credit to the Lord who gave that person the idea in the beginning) And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation. And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. And he said unto
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Should we be “tense”?
Now, before you expect anything majorly argumentative, the “tense” I am referring to is actually about verb tenses. I’ve noticed lately that certain Scriptures are given a verb tense for a particular reason, and if they aren’t understood, the context cannot be appreciated to its full extent. Here’s a starting example: For many are called, but few are chosen. ~ Matthew 22:14
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If you can keep it…
The Founding July 4, 1776: the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing separation from Great Britain. Thirteen colonies, fifty-six signers. They each declared independence. But why? In the opening statement, the document states that “it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another,”
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Rooted… Strengthen the things which remain
Stale. That’s the word that describes the American church. This word has been heavy on me lately. Sardis And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall
Rooted in Him 