Herbert George "H.G." Wells was an English writer of non-fiction, fiction, and, most famously, science fiction. He is often referred to as both the "Father of Science Fiction" and the "Shakespeare of Science Fiction." Born in 1866 and dying some 80 years later, Wells was a social commentator and critic, a futurist, a prolific writer, …
I wonder if the night before the incarnation of Christ the Son of God was a night when much of creation held its breath. Something enormous, something beyond momentous was about to happen. Something all creation was waiting for with groaning. The redemption of all creation was about to begin. The restoration of it all …
In 1929, an article was published in the Norwegian Christian periodical, Hidden Treasures (“Skjulte Skatter”), the title of which was, “What Jesus Christ is to me.” The author listed 60 different reasons why Jesus was everything in life to him. In these He is describing our Sabbath rest in union with Christ Jesus by His …
"Jesus, Thine All Victorious Love" Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Jesus, thine all-victorious love When in my heart abroad: Then shall my feet no longer rove, Rooted and fix'd in God.O that in me the sacred fireMight now begin to glow;Burn up the dross of base desire,And make the mountains flow.O that it now from heaven might fall,And …
From John's book, "The Utter Relief of Holiness." "I've watched friends who are surfers, and it's the same dynamic. There is a moment when you have to commit; you have to go with the wave or not. Yes, there is some paddling on your part, but when the wave picks you up, your choice is …
There is much value in maintaining hope in our daily living. Hope is critical to the human condition. Refugees endure great suffering in the hope that they will persevere till they get to a better place. Prisoners in concentration camps and even extermination camps hang on because they have hope that relief and release will …
Don’t you love a good adventure story? You know, the stories that keep you up reading long after you should be in bed. The stories made into movies that you watch repeatedly because they are that good. Most of us are drawn toward and into the good yarns, the good stories that capture the heart …
“The Power of the Blood covenant,” Malcolm Smith, Harrison House, 298 pages Critical read Must read Good read Read if you want Read something else Why read “The Power of the Blood Covenant?” The new covenant established by our God through the sacrifice of atonement by the blood of Jesus Christ is one of the …
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Image via forgottenchildren.org As a society we are experiencing an unusual season of difficulty and fear-producing happenings. They are durable over time which has the potential to wear us down spiritually as well as physically and emotionally. Anxiety and depression are on the rise across our society, and following the rise is an increase …
“…However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' final entrance into Jerusalem. As he rode into the city on a donkey, many of the residents and visitors to the city spread palm branches and coats before Him. The people were hoping the coming Messiah …
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