The belief in temporary incarnation or inspiration is world-wide. Certain persons are supposed to be possessed from time to time by a spirit or deity; while the possession lasts, their own personality lies in abeyance, the presence of the spirit is revealed by convulsive shiverings and shaking...
For six years the idea of becoming a missionary in Africa had grown increasingly urgent in Lott’s heart. Finally, in 1821, the dream became a reality when he, his second wife, three children and two more co-workers withtheirfamilies set sail for Sierra Leone. They were the first black ...
It was too unstable, and in doing so could've had dire consequences. He divided the power into 6 vessels. 6 vessels that ended up being later known as The Wandering Brothers. A new chapter arises, truths revealed, secrets unhinged. But 6 young souls, born seemingly instantly. All of ...
Psalms 19, where first (Proverbs 30:1-6) the glories of God as revealed in nature are described, and then (Proverbs 30:7 sqq.) the excellence of the revelation of Himself in His word is extolled. Every word of God is "pure," i.e., tested and proved in the furnace of experience...
than true to their nature, speechless, as Rachel, having married her talent for deception to Jacob’s, revealed that the way of women was upon her? ___ Art: Laban Searching Jacob’s Baggage for the Stolen Idols,Laurent de La Hire, 1647 (The Louvre). ClickHEREto see Laban conducting a...
First, inthe parable of the seed, the sower scatters the seed and then does nothing more. That’s his only role – to scatter seed. Then, spontaneously or (in the Greek) automatically the seeds grow. It is in their nature to grow, once they have been scattered. So the man goes to...
I love this verse. It’s full of hope. The delight I feel when I’m in His presence bathes my soul with the joy of the Lord and brings an overwhelming transformation to my spirit. To worship the Father takes me into another realm of emotional joy and into His throne room of prayer....
In summary, rejoicing in God's works is a multifaceted theme that encompasses creation, providence, redemption, worship, trials, and the hope of eternal glory. It is a response that reflects a deep-seated trust and delight in the character and deeds of God, as revealed in Scripture....
The interesting part is that, for many people in India, their gods are not mythological in nature, but are real beings that have, at times, been present on the surface of the planet. Its a powerful and rich history. Hinduism has many gods and goddesses which adorn their plentiful culture...
longer the Light of God that rises, but the people’s light. And people will come to this light – to the light of God shining out of us. We are the light of God – we are given the light of God and called to reveal this light to the people, so they may come to believe in ...