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The Prophet Amos

The “OnFire Cafe” Book Club series “The Study of Scripture”. Come Study with us as we present our new Series, “The Prophets”. We continue here with our next episode, The Prophet Amos. In the book of Amos he preached to those in the Northern kingdom of Israel. He is telling them that God is not … [Read more...] about The Prophet Amos

The Prophet Elisha

The “OnFire Cafe” Book Club series “The Study of Scripture”. Come Study with us as we present our new Series, “The Prophets”. We continue here with our next episode, The Prophet Elisha. Elisha Elisha was the son of Shaphat. One day he was plowing in the field and Elijah, who had been … [Read more...] about The Prophet Elisha

The Prophet Elijah

The “OnFire Cafe” Book Club series "The Study of Scripture". Come Study with us as we present our new Series, "The Prophets". We begin here with our first episode, The Prophet Elijah. Elijah What can be said about Elijah? A Tishbite prophet who just appears in the 17th chapter of 1 … [Read more...] about The Prophet Elijah

Armor of God

What a time we are living in. So much going on around us. We are fighting spiritual as well as physical and emotional battles. Ephesians 6:11-18 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and … [Read more...] about Armor of God

Fear is A Liar

Zach Williams sings a song called fear is a liar. I absolutely love this title. How many time are we lead to do something for Christ and what is our first reaction. Most times it is “I’m afraid” Zach  Williams There is a good and healthy fear. Like if you are standing on a rickety … [Read more...] about Fear is A Liar

The Speck and The Log

Let's explore the parable of the Speck and the Log. Jesus teaches us about refraining from judging others and leaving the judgement for God. Matthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it … [Read more...] about The Speck and The Log

The Persistent Widow

Let's explore the parable of the Persistent Widow. Here Jesus teaches us to be faithful in our prayer and never to lose heart. That God's timetable is not always our own... Luke 18:1-8 1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; … [Read more...] about The Persistent Widow

SHHHH….The “P” Word

My friend and I would joke about the “P” word. That word is Patience. Ugh there I said it. We would tease as if it were a scary word. The truth be told patience is not a scary word it is a learning word. When we are going through difficult times we ask for Patience but what we really think is HURRY … [Read more...] about SHHHH….The “P” Word

Halloween Dangers

Halloween Dangers a Poem by Aglow Dark and chilly the night did fall, and children were playfully dressed Their little souls lie in mortal danger, the perils one never would guess' The demons were scheming and set out on the prowl, To capture souls for Satan who snarled with a … [Read more...] about Halloween Dangers

The Strong Man Bound

The parable of The Strong Man Bound. Let's explore an interpretation of this story where Jesus is the Strong Man. It teaches us to remain focused on Christ so we do not stumble and risk being bound by the enemy... The Strong Man Bound While Jesus was teaching a crowd of people on a … [Read more...] about The Strong Man Bound

Valuable Pearl

The parable of the Pearl. Let's explore the Valuable Pearl an interpretation of the story from two different perspectives. A pearl is formed by an irritant that gets inside the oyster, mussel or clam shell. the oyster secretes a fluid to coat the irritant The oyster does this multiple times … [Read more...] about Valuable Pearl

Great is Thy Faithfulness

I absolutely love this hymn, by Chris Rice. There are times when I get frustrated or angry. Or times when I feel hopeless and floundering, then the Lord brings this song to my mind. I close my eyes and allow the words to fill my spirit. When I open my eyes I laugh at myself. How silly and foolish I … [Read more...] about Great is Thy Faithfulness

The Lost Coin

Let's explore the parable of The Lost Coin. Jesus teaches us that we must light the way and lead the lost back into the light. And there will be great rejoicing in the Kingdom of Heaven. The Lost Coin How many of us have ever lost something that was important to us? We all have I’m sure. … [Read more...] about The Lost Coin

The Prodigal Son

Let's explore the parable of The Prodigal Son. A story teaching God's love and forgiveness for all, even those who fall… Luke 15:11-14 KJV 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to … [Read more...] about The Prodigal Son

His Coming

His Coming a poem by Aglow... Under the clear and starry sky While lying on a hill I looked up to the Lord Most High And began to feel a thrill My heart began a rapid pound As Jesus I behold Now I just heard the trumpet sound As I entered the City of Gold As Jesus said the Rapture … [Read more...] about His Coming

Jesus Discusses The Sower

Let's review how Jesus discusses the Sower and the seed in the Parable of The Sower. Mark 4:11-15 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: 12 That seeing they may … [Read more...] about Jesus Discusses The Sower

Wise and Foolish Virgins

Let's explore the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. It warns us to always be prepared for the return of Christ and not be left behind. In Bible times most marriages were arranged. Unlike our custom today, the bride and groom would take up residence in the grooms fathers home, They did not … [Read more...] about Wise and Foolish Virgins

The Budding Fig Tree

Let's explore the parable of the Budding Fig Tree and how it relates to the prophesy of End Times and Christ's return... Matthew 24:32-36 32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is … [Read more...] about The Budding Fig Tree

Too Heavenly Minded?

A few years ago I heard the phrase “being too Heavenly minded that you’re no earthly good.” This really made me think. Am I so out of it that I cannot reach people around me?  Am I using Heaven to just skate through life? I thought we are supposed to be Christ-like and He came to earth for … [Read more...] about Too Heavenly Minded?