In 2025, the Hebrew calendar marks Pentecost (Shavuot) on Sunday, June 1—the fiftieth day after Passover and the seventh Sunday, perfectly aligning with God’s command in Leviticus 23. The monumental significance of what happened on that particular day, as described in Acts 2, cannot be overstated. The record begins with the words, “And when the day of Pentecost was fully …
Hope: The True Comfort
In Western culture, comfort has almost become a national pastime. Thanks to advancements in industry and technology, we enjoy effortless transportation, abundant food, and endless recreational pursuits. In many ways, life in the developed world seems devoted to the pursuit of greater ease—but are these comforts truly beneficial? Or could they be quiet distractions, subtly pulling us away from the …
An Ace Up Your Sleeve
The phrase “an ace up your sleeve” is an idiom that implies a secret advantage one holds, ready to be used at just the right time. As we become more familiar with the Bible, we learn to recognize the hidden “aces” that godly men and women relied upon—advantages that gave them strength in their service to the Lord. In this …
Yahweh’s Rest on the Seventh Day
The Hidden Meaning of the Seventh Day To understand the true significance of the seventh day, we must first recognize a crucial distinction often overlooked in the opening verses of Genesis: the difference between God’s original creation and His later work of restoration. Genesis 1:1 declares the initial act—“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”—a perfect and …
The Day Death Died
This Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the pivotal moment that secures the future fulfillment of God’s plan: a perfect people living on a perfect earth. This divine plan, disrupted by the first Adam’s disobedience, was restored through the faith and obedience of the last Adam, Jesus. He died, and God raised him to everlasting life. Just as Jesus lives …
The Power Of Your Words
Words shape us in ways we never expect. Whether they are words of encouragement or careless words spoken in anger, we have all experienced their power. Words are not neutral—they either bring life or destruction. The book of James warns that the tongue, though small, is like the rudder of a mighty ship, determining the course of our lives (James …
A Dialogue With God
For more years than I care to admit, my prayers consisted solely of me talking to God at length. I would go on and on, asking Him for this or that, thanking Him for past blessings, and praising Him for His love and goodness. But I never listened to what God had to say! “But when ye pray, use not …
The Dangerous Drift
I’ve been reflecting on the changes we’ve seen in our nation, and perhaps you have too. There was a time when faith, integrity, and community were the foundation of our daily lives. But somewhere along the way, we started to drift. It didn’t happen all at once, but little by little—through small compromises, shifting priorities, and the pressures of a …
The Path to Restoration
I trust that we all take to heart Franco’s article, The Dangerous Drift. It is a sobering message, one that should prompt each of us to engage in a more diligent self-examination of our spiritual health. Our “righteousness in Christ” through salvation does not make us immune to sin, which at its core, is a desire to live according to …
Overcoming Regret
Have you ever struggled with regret? I know I have. There are things in my past I wish I could undo—words I shouldn’t have said, choices I shouldn’t have made, opportunities I let slip away. Regret can be a heavy burden, one that weighs us down and keeps us from moving forward. Philippians 3:13-14“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward …