For those of us who understand the meaning of the festivals, the Feast of Trumpets immediately makes us think of the return of Jesus Christ to rule the earth. It may also make us think of resurrection and also of rulership. Even though …
A brief tour through the Scriptures finds several passages that link destruction with rejoicing (all from the English Standard Version [ESV]): » Revelation 18:20: “Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and …
Remember the old Lay's Potato Chips commercials on American television with the slogan, "Betcha can't eat just one"? We could use a similar slogan to describe human sin: "Betcha can't commit just one!" No one has sinned just once. The …

(12) “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.
When we first read this verse, most of us think that Jesus is talking about miracles, signs, wonders, and healings, that is, that those of us who really believe in Him will be able to do those great works. However, He may not be …
People enjoy playing pranks on one another. They set someone up, make something seem true, and then have a little fun when others fall for it. Some cultivate the personality trait of “pulling someone’s leg.” They like “having a little joke,” deliberately misstating something or deliberately misunderstanding. At best, the goal is to create a little camaraderie. People may befriend others in a flirtatious way, frivol, wink, trifle, or tease—all intended as friendly gestures. Over time, behavior like this can become well-refined, practiced to the point where, with the right enunciation or …
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