There are evil and bad actors disrupting nations around the world right now. And history has been filled with these terrifying forces – from ancient empires like Assyria and Babylon to modern day terrorists and nuclear-armed superpowers and many in between. There have been times when lesser rulers cowered in fear at the news ofContinue reading “It’s Friday…Therefore We Can Laugh. Just Like He Does”
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It’s Friday…And It’s Coming
Our world today is in a lot of pain, isn’t it? Do you ever wish we had a reset button to make the trauma around the globe go away? Or restore it and make it into something new? In the New Testament book of Revelation, John the Apostle saw a new heaven and a newContinue reading “It’s Friday…And It’s Coming”
It’s Friday. . .Fulfillment Is Inevitable
The Summer Olympic Games of 2020 have finally come and gone. For many Olympic athletes, they stood on the medal stand and listened to their national anthem. Years of hard work and dedication rewarded with medals and honor. Analysts can point to various reasons why these athletes won – their technique, their physical attributes, theirContinue reading “It’s Friday. . .Fulfillment Is Inevitable”
It’s Friday…Exactly What We Need
How do you want to experience God? Assuming that you do, your answer may vary depending on your need of the moment. For instance, when you need to be rescued, you want to experience Him as the Rescuer. When you need provision, you want to experience Him as the Provider. And when you need HisContinue reading “It’s Friday…Exactly What We Need”
It’s Friday . . . Relax
We’re living in confusing times. Have you noticed how fatalism seems to be propagated throughout our world? Even some religions teach it. Frankly, their teaching is no different than the secular worldview. “Whatever is going to happen is going to happen.” “If it’s meant to be, it will be.” “Everything happens for a reason.” TheContinue reading “It’s Friday . . . Relax”
It’s Friday…A Crown Is Promised
The 2020 Olympic Games will finally begin this weekend. As you know, due to Covid-19 they were delayed a year. Every athlete has been planning and preparing for these games to begin (in some cases, a lifetime). Countless hours have been invested by each athlete in the hope to compete for and win a covetedContinue reading “It’s Friday…A Crown Is Promised”
It’s Friday…Never Downplay That Potential
The world is hungry for glory, isn’t it? That’s why talent contests are popular on TV, why young kids dream of growing up to be elite athletes, and why we have a fascination with the “stars” in our culture. We use “idol” terminology around this phenomenon, and it’s true that much of it self-serving. But there’s also an element of ourContinue reading “It’s Friday…Never Downplay That Potential”
It’s Friday . . . A Stunning Opportunity!
My wife and I took 36 hours this week to take in a couple of ballgames in Miami. Our Dodgers were playing the Marlins. Yes, we’re big fans. I enjoy everything about seeing a live baseball game. On this occasion, one thing in particular caught my attention. I asked myself, “Hmm, I wonder what happensContinue reading “It’s Friday . . . A Stunning Opportunity!”
It’s Friday . . . Let’s Enjoy Our Freedom
It’s Independence Day weekend. As Americans we value our freedom, don’t we? Our Nation has been founded on its virtues, and we instinctively recognize basic liberties that every human being should have. And slavery isn’t one of them. So when Scripture refers to us as servants, slaves, or any other term of subservience, it putsContinue reading “It’s Friday . . . Let’s Enjoy Our Freedom”
It’s Friday . . . Let His Rains Refresh Us
Moving from the Pacific coast of Southern California to the Atlantic coast of central Florida has caused me to say on several occasions (in a good way), “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” The change and relocation has been very healthy. One noticeable difference is the summer afternoon thunderstorms and rains that wash everything down andContinue reading “It’s Friday . . . Let His Rains Refresh Us”
Vic Alvarado 