Posts with the tag “invitation”

"Say to them, ‘As I live, declares the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?’" - Ezekiel 33:11 The book of Revelation unfolds like a series of packages within packages. You start with the seven seals, which open up to reveal seven trumpets. When the ...  Read More

"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place." – Revelation 1:1 When we read that the things of Revelation "must soon take place," it's easy to get caught up in the idea of time. After all, this was written 2,000 years ago. So why haven’t all these events already occurred? The answer lies in the word "soon" but not in the way we u...  Read More

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” - Luke 2:14   Christmas Day—after all the waiting, it’s finally here. For weeks, everything has led up to this day, filling it with meaning and joy. Today is the day we celebrate the best gift ever given, a gift that changed everything.  It’s the day that reminds us of God’s incredible love and the miracle of Je...  Read More

"Be ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you." - 1 Peter 3:15   The world is brimming with questions, and it seems like everyone is on a quest for answers. As believers, we're called not just to know what we believe but also to understand why we believe it. Over the next few days, we're going to be delving into a tough question that often ...  Read More