Living a Life Worth Living – Writings by Robin McKinley
The Bible recorded the story of Hannah in the first 2 chapters of 1 Samuel. In fact, that is the only place she is mentioned in the entire Bible. In our verse for today, she fulfilled a promise she made to God. Hannah made that promise before the conception of her son Samuel. I asked … Read more
John the Apostle observed a man ministering in the name of Jesus. These actions disturbed John because this man didn’t belong to the group that followed the Lord. When he said something to Jesus about it, the Lord gave the following response. But Jesus said, “Don’t stop him! Anyone who is not against you is … Read more
What reason do we have to give God our thanks? In Psalm 138, David said the Lord will work out his plans for my life. Thanksgiving might be on our calendar one day a year. But when it comes to giving God thanks, it must happen every day of the year. I give you thanks, O LORD, … Read more
Do you know what you and every other person in the world have going for them? Every one of us is special to the Lord. Every one of us are made in the image of God. How terrible it would be if a newborn baby said to its father, ‘Why was I born?’ or if … Read more
Not only CAN our God do the impossible, but according to the Bible, He DOES do the impossible. We know because we have seen His work. And also we know He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Take what the prophet Micah said. He prophesied some seemingly impossible things for his day and ours. … Read more
The 3rd chapter of James began by saying “not many of you should become teachers.” The reason? Because of its responsibilities, start with learning how to control your tongue. We all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. James … Read more
No one knows when the end of time will arrive. One thing we do know though is it’s getting closer. As the clock continues to tick, the signs of the times are moving upon us. Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty has … Read more
The word consequence means, a result or effect of an action or condition. When we think about sin the way God thinks about it, its consequence can only result in disaster. “– you are guilty because of the blood you have shed. You are defiled because of the idols you have made. Your day of … Read more
What picture comes into your mind when you hear the phrase, “the glory of the Lord?” Most people see a superhuman figure sitting on a throne surrounded by bright lights. Others might picture Jesus standing in the air in front of rays of light. I have to say, those visions could likely capture His glory. … Read more
Jesus held up the cup during the Last Supper. Then He said these words; “this cup is the new covenant between God and his people.” This new covenant would also require a new priesthood. The writer of Hebrews says this new priesthood was under the order of Melchizedek. This change has been made very clear … Read more