By Wayne Braudrick And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it […]
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Holy Living
By Wayne Braudrick “So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:21 (HCSB) Those who purify themselves in the Lord are useful to the Master. And the text goes on to say that when we live […]
Breathtaking Encouragement
By Wayne Braudrick “Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 (NASB) What timing! The encouragement of God through His people […]
Daughter of the King of Kings
By Wayne Braudrick “The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach.” 2 Timothy 2:24 (HCSB) Know yourself While teaching on a scripture passage concerned with the Christian’s understanding of his position as the Lord’s slave, I was blessed to interview a young friend. Mandi Havens served for two […]
Glorification Instructions
By Wayne Braudrick “This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.” 2 Timothy 2:10 (HCSB) Recently I was honored to teach on some glorification passages in 2 Timothy. As always, the letters I received were insightful and encouraging. […]
Guard Through The Spirit
By Wayne Braudrick “Guard, through the Holy Spirit who lives in us, that good thing entrusted to you.” 2 Timothy 1:14 (HCSB) How exactly does one fulfill God’s command to us in 2 Timothy 2:14? Counselor Bob Hornstein shares this great insight: “We must surrender to the Spirit’s power to overcome sin and be transformed […]
Two Notes
By Wayne Braudrick “Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11 HCSB) Two notes arrived at the same time in my inbox today. One was a reminder about the […]
The Law Shows Our Christmas Need
Leviticus in 3D
John gets the attention of both crowds and religious leaders by doing the most loving thing possible: he shows people’s universal need for salvation.
Final Solutions, Then and Now
By Wayne Braudrick “And when he learned of Mordecai’s ethnic identity, Haman decided not to do away with Mordecai alone. He planned to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout Ahasuerus’s kingdom …”It is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them. If the king approves, let an order be drawn up authorizing […]
Persistent Hospitality
We were discussing the amazing woman of Shunem and her persistent hospitality. The talk turned to how important hospitality is for our souls and for those whom we bless when we are hospitable. As the conversation continued, we began to think through the