I believe that God seeks to get people’s attention in a number of ways—some more dramatic than others. And in Daniel 5, we see God dramatically interrupting a party with some divine graffiti. The king, Belshazzar, was entertaining a thousand of his lords. At the very time this feast was underway, the Medes and Persians […]
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After God humbled Nebuchadnezzar, a pagan king, in Daniel 4:17, the king made a remarkable statement that held implications for us to submit to God by submitting to man’s government. He said, “The Most High rules in the kingdom of men.”God is absolutely independent—subject to no one and dependent on no one. According to Scripture, […]
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The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk has prompted many believers to reflect on the urgency of living out our faith with courage and conviction. The difference between passive faith and active faith has become painfully clear.It’s easy to believe that God can do something, but do you believe that God will do something?In Daniel chapter […]
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There are certain occupations designed to preserve life: paramedics, EMTs, doctors, firefighters, police, and so on. I’ll add another one to that list: the Christian. We are surrounded by people who need rescuing. In fact, one of our purposes on this earth is to seek out those who are wandering—to “pick up strays,” if you […]
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Winston Churchill was once invited to speak at the boys’ school he’d attended as a child. Expecting a long speech, the headmaster told the students to take detailed notes. But Churchill spoke only twelve words. “Young gentlemen, never give up. Never give up. Never, never, never, never.””Never give up” is a negative command that produces […]
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