His Name’s Sake – Eze 20
The leaders of Israel come to Ezekiel. They ask him to enquire of the Lord for them. They want to know if there is any fresh direction or revelation for them. When God answers, they get more than they expected.
January 2020 Update
Travels – Much of last month, we were in Ohio visiting family as well as sharing with churches in NC, VA, and WV along the way. We are grateful for several new churches planning to partner with us. This month,
Where Have the Heroes Gone? – Eze 19
All of us love a good hero story. We like the idea of a strong person who is able to prevail against all odds. For ancient peoples, the individuals they looked to most were their kings. Ezekiel 19 is a
Special Project – Final Building Renovations
Northwest Baptist Church is a church that we started many years ago in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. This year, through the donations of many generous partners, the church was able to purchase and begin renovations on their own building. Major progress
Not My Fault – Eze 18
Ever since the first sin was committed, men and women have looked for someone to blame. Jail and prisons are filled up with people who are basically “innocent”. All of us who sin find reasons to justify what we do.
Only One True King – Eze 17
There are many great and mighty kings and rulers throughout the world and throughout history, but there is only one King of kings and Lord of lords. In Ezekiel 17, we read a riddle/parable about two kings described as eagles.
Know & Remember the LORD – Eze 16
Ezekiel 16 is a very graphic and dramatic description of: God’s incredible grace to Jerusalem. God’s great blessing on Jerusalem. Jerusalem’s insane obsession with spiritual unfaithfulness. Jerusalem’s downward spiral of sin that led them to depths other heathen nations never
Good for Nothing? – Eze 15
Every person has unique intrinsic value because God made them in His image. As God’s image-bearers we are to reflect the glory and goodness of God in this world. Yet, sin came into the world and corrupts our lives. Left
Idols of the Heart – Eze 14
Many of Ezekiel’s prophecies pertain to the idolatry back in Jerusalem, but there was another idolatry, not so obvious, right there in Babylon. When some of the leaders of the people came to Ezekiel to inquire of the Lord, the
Deeper Issues – Eze 13
Cracks in a wall usually mean there is something wrong with the foundation, not the wall. To put plaster over the crack does not fix the foundational issue. In Ezekiel 13, God describes the lies of the false prophets as