Most of us probably feel like we could have a good argument with ourselves about whether work is a blessing or a curse. Bob Black, an American anarchist and author, wrote in his essay, The Abolition of Work: No one should ever work. Work is the source of nearly all the misery in the world. […]
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Work and Rest God’s Way Foreword and Introduction
Work and Rest God’s Way was recently published. My friend, Israel Wayne, wrote the foreword… Foreword for Work and Rest God’s Way “No one likes doing more than they absolutely must.” As my fourteen-year-old son shared this sentiment with me my mind flashed back to when I was his age. As I engaged him, I […]
Signing with Harvest House Publishers
In October 2019 I took my first step toward traditional publishing when I signed with The Blythe Daniel Agency. Now I’ve taken another step by signing with Harvest House Publishers. I’ve learned the traditional publishing route is MUCH slooooower than self-publishing. Most books take about eighteen months to reach print with traditional publishers. Hearing from […]
The Ram’s Substitutionary Atonement for Isaac
Substitutionary atonement refers to Jesus dying in the place of sinners. The Bible teaches that all men are sinners (Romans 3:23), and the punishment for sin is death (Romans 6:23). Romans 6:10 says, “For the death Jesus died he died to sin, once for all.” There must be a death for our sins, but God […]
God Prepares Us for Tests
Looking at Abraham’s obedience in sacrificing his son, Isaac, can be discouraging. We doubt that we could be like him if given a a test of such magnitude. But God prepared Abraham for the test in Genesis 22, and it should be an encouragement that He also prepares us for the trials and tests we […]
The Wisdom of Having a Fear of God
Proverbs 9:10 says, “Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Psalm 111:10 says, “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments.” Fear of God demonstrates wisdom and understanding because it reveals a heart that […]