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Don't Go House Hunting in the Dark

Pat had scoured the multiple listing service for affordable homes in her area. She plugged in the search guidelines: three or more bedrooms, at least two bathrooms, in their price range. One home stood out among the many that popped up on her screen. Scrolling through the pictures of the house, her heart began to beat faster with excitement . Maybe this is our new home, she thought. 

Returning from a meeting later that evening, her thoughts returned to the house. She imagined how nice it would be to have more room for the kids, an extra bedroom for guests, and a safer neighborhood. Unable to wait until morning to check out the house, she turned in the direction of the home. It wouldn’t hurt just to drive by it, she thought. 

As she turned onto the street, she spotted the house immediately. Partially lit by the streetlight, the angled roof and large windows were easily recognizable from the pictures she’d seen on the web. The kids would love the big yard. And the garage would be nice on cold, rainy days. 

But a home is only as good as its neighborhood, she remembered, hearing her father’s wise words echoing in her mind. Better drive around and check it out. As she looked at the neighboring cute bungalows and spreading ranch houses, a feeling of confidence caused her to smile in the darkness. 

But she wasn’t smiling the next morning. 

Returning to the neighborhood with her husband, Pat saw what she hadn’t seen in the darkness of the night before—peeling paint, overgrown lots, and ill-kept yards. Rusting cars and broken lawn furniture cluttered the neighborhood that had once been attractive, but now had fallen into disrepair.

And her dream home? Torn screens, an outdated kitchen, and a cracked foundation that she hadn’t see in the darkness. 

Pat now had another wise adage to add to her father’s collection: Don’t go house hunting in the dark. 

You’re probably shaking your head at Pat’s foolishness, thinking that common sense should have told her it was silly to go house hunting after dark, but we are often guilty of doing something very similar—we make decisions that disregard the light of God’s Word. 

Here are some examples: 

We move to a new location without considering whether there is a good church in the area. 

We enter a partnership with an unsaved person without considering 2 Corinthians 6:14. 

We date or marry an unbeliever, ignoring the Bible's warnings about being unequally yoked. 

We seek counsel from secular psychologists and therapists who have no biblical wisdom from which to draw. 

Each of these examples is like shopping for a house in the dark. If we fail to shine the light of God’s Word into our decisions, then we are blind to God’s best for us. 

If you’re facing an important decision, I encourage you to allow the “light that shines in the darkness” to illuminate your path and guide you into God’s best plan. Here are three ways we can do this 

1. Seek God’s light through Bible reading and prayer. 
 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psalm 119:105). 

2. Seek God’s light through the counsel of godly friends and leaders. 
“The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice” (Pro. 12:15). 

3. Seek God’s light through the support of a Bible-believing church. 
“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another. . .” (Heb. 10:25). 

If you’re wrestling with a big decision today, I encourage you to seek God. I’m comforted and empowered by James 1:5: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all men liberally without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” 

What about you? Have you ever gone “house hunting” in the dark only to discover later that you’d made a big mistake? Or maybe the reverse—how did seeking the light of God’s counsel save you from making a really big mistake with long-lasting consequences? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts. 

 

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God Hears You When You Cry

The cries that awaken a mother in the middle of the night are many and variable.

There’s the cry that says, I’m feeling a little lonely; it would be nice to see your face. 

There’s the cry that says, Something disturbed me. I don’t like it, and I think you ought to know about it. 

There’s the cry that says, I have a need. My diaper’s wet or my tummy’s hungry.

And then there’s the cry that could raise the dead. You know, the one that has you upright and on your feet before your eyes are even open.


I enjoyed a recent visit with the newest love of my life, my granddaughter, Lauren. I was staying for the weekend and offered to babysit so my daughter and her husband could have an evening out. I had the pleasure of bathing Lauren, reading her a bedtime story, and tucking her into bed.

An hour or so later, I heard her whimper. Tiptoeing to her room, I peeked in to check on her. Apparently she had lost her paci and was rustling around in search of it. I watched her find it in the semi-darkness, slide it into her mouth, and drift off to sleep again.

Later that night, after I had gone to bed, I again heard a cry from her room. I tiptoed to the door to check on her. Although her cries were louder than before, she settled down in a few minutes with no intervention from me.

At 5 a.m., however, it was a different story. Shrill screams pierced the air, causing me to sit straight up in my bed. My daughter, now home and asleep, responded instantly, but it took several minutes before she was able to comfort Lauren enough for her cries to subside.

Wise parents learn to distinguish between the cries that warrant immediate attention, the ones that need monitoring, and those that are best ignored. But regardless of their purpose, mothers hear every cry. Their ears are attuned to the sound of their babies’ voices, and their hearts are knit together with their children.

God the Father is the same way.

David describes God’s responsiveness in Second Samuel 22:7: “In my distress I called to the LORD; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.” And God is very responsive to our cries for help.

"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name,” Psalm 91:14 says.

Sometimes, however, in his infinite wisdom, God chooses not to respond to our requests immediately. Perhaps he knows there are lessons we need to learn or skills we need to develop. Maybe he knows our faith muscles need strengthening or that waiting for his response will help develop our character. He knows that persevering in faith even when we can’t see how God is working makes us stronger.

CreditIf you’re crying out today, be comforted and encouraged by the knowledge that God hears every cry and always responds in the timing and the way that is best—because he loves us. “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him” (Psalm 103:13).

What about you? Has there been a time when God seemed deaf to your cries but later you saw how he was working things out on your behalf? I’d love for you to share your story by leaving a comment below.







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If You Want a Good Life--Why Skeptics, Seekers, and Atheists Should Read the Bible

CreditThe loan officer was getting more and more frustrated with my husband and me.

“You have no debt except your car loan, and it’s almost paid off,” he said, waving his hand over our paperwork. “You can afford a house payment of $_____,” and then he named a figure that was significantly higher than what we thought wise. 

“We give to our church every month,” we pointed out. “You didn’t include that in your calculations."

“That’s because that’s discretionary,” he said. “That amount can vary depending on your bills.” 

“No,” we responded, “that’s the one figure that doesn’t vary. The Bible tells us to give regularly and proportionately to God's work, so the money we give to our church is non-negotiable.” 

By the end of our meeting, we had the opportunity to share several other biblical truths that had brought peace and prosperity to our lives. We left him muttering over our figures and scratching his head. 

In my quest to read through the Bible in a year, I read the story of Moses and the exodus. You may remember God had told Abraham that his descendants would be enslaved for 430 years before they would be released to conquer the land of Israel. 

God’s prophecy, as always, came true. 

The Israelites were groaning under the hard labor of the Egyptians when God sent Moses to free them. To accomplish his deliverance and show the Egyptians how powerful he was, God unleashed ten plagues on the unbelieving Egyptians. Each plague increased in strength and severity. 

Because God is long-suffering and “not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance,” (2 Pet. 3:9) he warned the Egyptians to protect themselves from the damaging hail and fierce lightening.

Some Egyptians listened to his warning. Good thing, because “. . . there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, so very heavy that there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation” (v. 24). Those who disregarded God’s words suffered. So did their families, servants, and livestock. 

This story is a classic example of how skeptics, seekers, and atheists can benefit from the wisdom found in God’s Word. Believers and unbelievers alike can search the Bible, which is the main way God speaks to mankind today, to find principles for financial, relational, and physical well being. And while God’s promises are reserved for believers only, God’s principles apply to everyone. 

CreditFor example, the book of Proverbs contains powerful nuggets of wisdom about everything from how to manage your money*, how to avoid sexual temptation**, and how to choose good friends***. The book of Second Samuel contains a powerful narrative about the slippery slope of extra-marital affairs****, and the book of Ecclesiastes gives excellent advice about how to ensure you reach the end of your life with no regrets. 

I once heard a well-respected and successful business man say, “The Bible is the best handbook I’ve ever read. Everyone, believer and unbeliever, who reads it with an open mind will find wisdom, guidance, and good solid advice.” 

When my husband and I sat in that loan officer’s office and shared the whys behind our financially stable, he was intrigued. When we shared other tidbits of wisdom we'd learned from the Bible, he was even more interested. You may be similarly curious. 

If you want to learn how to manage your money, have successful relationships, and experience joy, I encourage you to read and apply the Word of God. 

You’ll be amazed at the results. 

*Proverbs 3:9-10
**Proverbs 5:8
***Proverbs 13:20
****2 Samuel 11

 

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Heaven Does NOT Need another Angel -- Debunking the Myths About Angels, Part V

“I’m so sorry for your loss. Heaven must have needed another angel . . .” 

This is probably the lamest condolence I’ve ever heard. People say it when babies and young children die, but they also use it to explain the deaths of godly adults. 

I know those who say it have good motives. They’re trying to say, “Your loved one was too special (pure, innocent, wonderful) for this world; God needed her in heaven instead.” 

If you follow this line of thinking, this implies that whenever a job opening in heaven comes up, God prowls the earth looking for sweet, innocent children or godly adults to harvest for his heavenly work force. Not only is this wrong, it’s a direct contradiction to what the Bible teaches about angels. 

Myth: People (especially children) become angels when they die. 

Truth: Angels are uniquely created beings, NOT former humans who have been promoted to heaven. 

To debunk this myth, let’s look at a few facts about angels from Scripture. 

1. God created angels. 
They did not evolve from humans. “Praise him all, all his angels . . . Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded, and they were created” (Psalm 148:2, 5). 

2. There is a fixed number of angels. 
Bible scholars imply this based on several truths found in Scripture: 
* We never read in Scripture of God creating any more angels after the original creation in Genesis 1. 
* Jesus said angels do not reproduce themselves (Mat. 22:30). 
* Angels cannot die, therefore do not need to be replaced (Luke 20:36). 
Because of this, the number of angels is fixed and there is no need to add to this number by translating humans into heavenly service. 

3. God doesn’t need more angels. 
At the dawn of time, God, who knows the past, present, and future, created a set number of angels for his purposes. At no time did he wake up and say, “Ooops, I forgot about the heavenly choir. I think I need a few more sopranos. Better organize an American Angel tryout to see if anyone qualifies. The winner gets an all-expense paid trip to heaven.” God knew the plans and purposes he had for angelic beings, and created just the right number to accomplish his purposes. 

There is, however, some truth buried in this common platitude. Christians will spend eternity in heaven with the angels, other believers who have died, and God. There, we will serve alongside angels and spend eternity glorifying Jesus Christ. 

 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being” (Rev. 4:11). 

As we conclude this series on angels by examining the common myth that people become angels when they die, it reinforces why we must study our Bibles. If we know Scripture, we can “take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” By comparing commonly held beliefs with the truth of Scripture, we’ll never be led astray by false doctrine, no matter how sweetly it’s presented. 

This concludes my five-part series on angels. I hope you’ve enjoyed it and perhaps learned something you didn’t know before. I’d love to hear from you. What characteristic of angels do you find most comforting? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts. 

And before you go, I'd like to introduce you to my new friend Carol Heilman, a fellow South Carolinian who's recently released a fun book, Agnes Hopper Shakes Up Sweetbriar. 

Listen to Carol's explanation of how this hilarious book was conceived:  

Agnes Hopper Shakes Up Sweetbriar began as a short story assignment for a creative writing class at the University of South Carolina over ten years ago. Our instructor told us to place ourselves, along with some of our friends, in a foreign environment and to step back and see what developed. 

 I chose the porch of a retirement home because a standing joke, among a group of my friends and myself, was that one-day we would end up living in such a place together. Before I had written two pages the characters, with their own, unique names took on their own personalities. 

I was fairly new to such writing adventures and was taken aback. They began to assert themselves and I decided I needed to pay attention, to listen and watch—for my scenes often unfold like a movie in my mind’s eye. 

The short story ended when Agnes slipped out the back door of Sunset Manor, the name of the retirement home at that time. Then I began to ask questions. What if she . . .  

Agnes Hopper’s story continues to evolve and surprise me. I am delighted to have a part in the telling of it. 

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Do Angels Have Super Powers? Debunking the Myths about Angels, Part IV

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s . . . an angel? 

When I was a kid, I assumed most angels looked like the ethereal, art museum depictions I’d seen on Christmas cards. Their faces were serene and fair-skinned, always feminine, and usually accompanied by long, flowing hair. They moved silently with nary a swish of their feathered wings, and everything they did was gentle and peaceful. 

Then I read the Bible. 

And found out what angels are really like. 

Myth: Angels are peaceful, serene beings that float around on clouds and strum harps all day.

Truth: Angels are armed to the teeth and aching for a fight.

And yes, they are strong. Very strong. Second Peter 2:11 describes them as “stronger and more powerful” than men. 

CreditThey are smarter than men, too, and this is especially important to remember when we engage in spiritual warfare. Satan’s angels can outwit us if we don’t avail ourselves of God’s wisdom. Thankfully, when we do, God sends help. When Daniel prayed, God sent Gabriel, who said, "Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding” (Dan. 9:22). 


Angels are also faster than men, in large part because they can fly. Daniel’s heavenly messenger flew, and we often see angels fly in John’s descriptions of apocalyptic events ((Rev. 14:6). Flying’s not the only way angels get around, however. 

Because they are spirit beings, they usually move from place to place invisibly. When they do manifest themselves on earth, like George Bailey’s angel, Clarence, they walk. Abraham’s angelic visitors sauntered up to his tent one day and then trotted on over to drop in on his nephew Lot and pronounce judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 18, 19). 

Because angels are created beings, they are inferior in all ways to God. They can only be in one place at one time (Dan. 10:12), are not all-powerful (Daniel’s angel experienced satanic pressure which hindered him for three weeks), nor are they all-knowing (Mat. 24:36). 

Finally, angels are asexual and incapable of reproducing (Mat. 22:30). They are spirit beings, remember? When they appear in human form, however, they always appear masculine. Sorry Della Reese, but there’s no biblical basis for a female angel boss. 

I’ve used this picture in this series before, but I chose to post it here again, because I think it’s an accurate representation of what an angel might look like in full battle regalia. I don’t know about you, but knowing there are “ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands” (Rev. 5:11) on my side and at the Father’s disposal makes me feel very safe. Psalm Ps 34:7 makes me brave when I’m tempted to fear: 

“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.” 

Next time we'll conclude our study of angels by answer the question, Do people become angels when they die?

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• Is my situation hopeless?
• If God already knows what he’s going to do, why bother to pray? 
• Why have you allowed this to happen to me? 
• No one appreciates what I do. Why shouldn’t I quit? 

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What Do Angels Do, Anyway? Debunking the Myths about Angels, Part III

What do angels do, anyway? Do they fly around on Valentine’s Day shooting potential suitors with arrows? Do they swoop down to rescue small children from raging rivers just in the nick of time? Or perhaps they are assigned to adults, guarding perfect parking spots and dropping $20 bills on the sidewalk on the day the checkbook balance turns three shades of red.

In the last two blog posts, we’ve asked and answered the questions, Are angels fat cherubs? and Are all angels good? Today we’ll tackle the question, What do angels do, anyway? 

The Bible tells us angels have three main parts to their job description: to worship and serve God, to minister to believers, and to judge the lost. In today’s blog post, I’ll concentrate on the first two.

Myth: Angels sit around on clouds all day shooting arrows at would-be lovers and making music on harps.

Truth: Angels have significant, purposeful job assignments in heaven and on earth.

Angels worship and serve God.
Angels primary job is to worship the Lord and call attention to his glory. This description of what happens in the throne room of God from the book of Isaiah is an awe-inspiring example:

“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory” (Isa. 6:1-3).

Angels perform the will of God. 
In Daniel 10:11 the archangel Gabriel described one of his missions. He mentions how the archangel Michael assisted him:

"Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you. . . Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia” (Dan. 10:11-13).

Angels also minister to believers. 
This is perhaps the most well-known role of angels—that of a guardian or protector. I remember falling asleep as a child under the painting by Lindberg Schutzengel, Guardian Angel and Children Crossing Bridge. It is a mental picture that has lingered with me all my life.


Do children have their very own guardian angels? Mothers of boys certainly think so, although considering some of the near misses and accidents their children encounter, they might wonder if their sons' angels nap a lot.

Jesus' words in Matthew 18:10 seem to imply that children do indeed have specially appointed watchmen with special access to the Father: “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones," he said. "For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. ”

We adults might have to share our guardians, although Scripture describes them as “innumerable.” They are often described as “like the stars in the heavens,” leading us to believe there could be trillions of heavenly beings.

However many there are, they serve to protect God’s children. “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Ps. 91:11). Angels also comfort (I Kings 9:15), deliver (Acts. 12:7), and minister to the believer at the point of death. Consider Luke 16:22: “The time came when the beggar (Lazarus) died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side.”

I'm comforted by the knowledge that in times of danger, discouragement, and death, God has special, supernatural beings ready to meet my needs. 

I don’t know if I’ve ever encountered an angel. They do most of their work in the invisible, spiritual realm, but not always. Ask Abraham, Lot, and Paul. Perhaps this is why Scripture tells us to be watchful and quick to offer hospitality to strangers, “for some have entertained angels unaware” (Heb. 13:2).

What about you? Have you ever encountered an angel? I invite you to leave a comment below and share your story. In my next blog post, I’ll attempt to answer the question, Do Angels Have Supernatural Powers?

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 Today's women want to connect with God, but in the craziness of life, it’s just not happening. You want practical, biblical answers to situations you face every day, but you don’t have hours to pore over Scripture.

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• Is my situation hopeless?
• If God already knows what he’s going to do, why bother to pray? 
• Why have you allowed this to happen to me? 
• No one appreciates what I do. Why shouldn’t I quit? 

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Angels --They Aren't All Good -- Debunking the Myths about Angels Part II

CreditWe’ve seen the spoofs – a character in a cartoon or television show is struggling to decide between right and wrong. Suddenly, a tiny angel dressed in white with a halo over his head appears on one shoulder. A contrasting angel appears on his other shoulder, usually dressed in black or red and sporting a pitchfork. 

Each tries to influence the person’s behavior. We laugh and nod at these scenes, acknowledging the struggle we all experience when trying to make a decision between right and wrong.


Is this scene a far-fetched theory? Where does it come from, and does it have any biblical basis?

Dr. Harold Wilmington, author of Wilmington’s Guide to the Bible, quotes A. S. Joppie: “The Mohammedans believe . . . that two angels are assigned to each person. The angel on the right hand records all your good deeds. The angel on your left records all your evil deeds.”


While the Bible records no such angelic assignments, it does confirm that many of the battles we face are spiritual in nature: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Eph. 6:12).


This invites us to examine some of these dark forces, especially angels.


Myth: All angels are good.

Truth: There are both good and bad angels.

Angels, like everything else in the universe, were created by God (Col. 1:16). God were created them before he created man (Job 38:1,4,7), and their purpose was to glorify God (Heb. 1:6).


Tragically, Lucifer revolted against God’s leadership and took one third of heaven’s angels with him (Rev. 12:3-4). Scripture refers to these beings as fallen angels,because God expelled them from heaven. 
Now they serve Satan as demons and oppressive spirits whose mission is to oppose God’s purpose (Dan. 10:10-14), execute Satan’s program (1 Tim. 4:1), disseminate false doctrine (1 Thes. 2;2), and afflict human beings. They can oppress believers (1 Sam 16:14) and possess unbelievers (Mt. 15;28). They will be one of the chief agents of destruction during the tribulation period.

Are you scared yet? I’ll confess that I stopped in the middle of writing this post to pray for protection over myself and my family, and you probably should, too. 

My motive in sharing this information is not to frighten you, but to make you aware of the spiritual forces of wickedness at work around us. When we acknowledge our enemy and study his ways, we can recognize him for who he is, who he is not, and be better prepared to wage war against him.

By acknowledging that forces of spiritual wickedness are at work (if you doubt this, just watch the nightly news or read a news feed), we are informed and equipped.


We’ve looked at what fallen angels can do. Now let’s look at what they can’t do:


They (especially Satan) are not omnipresent (everywhere at once). 
Satan is not God’s equal. He is a created being with limited (although significant) power. The people who say, “Satan’s really riding me today,” have delusions of grandeur. Trust me; you and I aren’t important enough to warrant Satan’s attention. President Obama or Billy Graham maybe, but not you and me. Most of the trouble we get into is because of our own sinful nature.

They are not omnipotent (all powerful). 
While Satan and his demons have power to affect the world and its people, their power is limited by God (Job 1:12).They will all one day bow and submit to Jesus Christ. 

The Bible tells us: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God'" (Rom. 14:11).

They will be judged by Christ and his church (1 Cor. 6:3).


They will be cast into the lake of fire forever (Mt. 25:41).


Thankfully, God has not left us defenseless before these spiritual enemies. He promises us, “Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4), and he gives us power and weapons to fight the forces we encounter. The apostle James exhorts us, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (Jas. 4:7).



Ephesians 6:12-18 gives us the blueprint for effective spiritual warfare:

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvationand the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”


Every good soldier studies his enemies, not to become fearful, but to become wise. He knows his survival depends upon a strong, wise plan of defense and attack. May we be similarly convinced to fight the good fight, knowing that God and his angels are on our side.


What about you? What’s your most effective defense against the spiritual forces of evil? Share your thought below so we can learn from each other.

If you missed Part I, "Angels Are Not Fat Cherubs," you can read it here.

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Angels are not fat cherubs – Debunking the Myths

Clarence tries to earn his wings in the 1947 movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Michael Landon, as Jonathan Smith, is an angel on probation trying to work his way back into God’s good graces in Highway to Heaven. And then there’s Della Reese, everyone’s favorite angel supervisor, Tess, trying to keep her angel charges under control in the 90s TV drama, Touched by an Angel. Evil angels have populated such recent films as Ghost Rider, Legion, and Fallen. 

Film and TV have no corner on angel exploration. Literature is replete with angelic characters and stories. Milton’s Paradise Lost, Dante’s Inferno, and C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters span the centuries with eloquent word pictures of these marvelous beings. 

Even cartoons have taken a turn at angelology. Everyone from Homer Simpson to Pluto to Popeye have wrestled with “shoulder angels,” pitchforked and haloed creatures bent on wielding their influence over their human hosts.

No doubt about it, angels have been fascinating humans since Satan’s slithering subterfuge in the Garden. 

But what is the truth about angels? 

The Bible is replete with mentions of these heavenly beings, so we have a reliable source of information. In the next few posts I hope to debunk some of the common myths and examine the Scripture verses that tell us the truth about angels. 

Myth: Angels are fat baby cherubs with pinchable fat cheeks. 

Truth: Angels are impressive, mighty frightening beings causing everyone they encounter to fall to the ground in fear. The picture above is an accurate representation of one of the archangels described in the Bible. 

Here are some of their characteristics: 

They are spirit beings, but often take human form. 

Gabriel the archangel appeared to predict John the Baptist’s birth (Luke 1:19), Jesus’ birth (Luke 1:26), free Peter from prison (Acts 12:7), and instruct Cornelius to send for Peter (Acts 10:3). Their appearance is usually imposing enough to be frightening. Almost without exception, the first words an angel speaks to a human is “Fear not.” (Dan. 10:12, Mat. 28:5, Luke 2: 10). 

Listen to Daniel’s description of his encounter with an angel: “I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold around his waist. His body was like chrysolite, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless” (Dan. 10:5-8). 

Although cherubim are smaller types of angels, they bear little resemblance to the chubby-cheeked versions featured on Valentine cards. 

Here are some of the characteristics described in Gen. 3:24, Ex. 25:18-20, and Ezek. 1:4-28; 10:1-22: They have four faces, one each like a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. They have two pairs of wings. They have the legs of men and cloven calves’ feet that shine like brass. They have four human hands, located under each wing. 

Almost without exception, angels shine with a glowing light. 
The angel who appeared to the women at Jesus’ tomb is one example of this: “. . . an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow” (Mat. 28:5). 

 It’s apparent from these Scriptures that angels are very different than the way Hollywood, literature, and myths have portrayed them. I look forward to sharing more about what the Bible has to say about angels in the posts to follow. I hope to tackle questions like Where did angels come from? What is their job description? Are all angels good? Do angels have supernatural powers? Do people become angels when they die?

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What about you? What myths have you believed about angels that have changed as you’ve studied Scripture? What questions still remain? Leave a comment below. Perhaps I’ll answer one of your questions in an upcoming post. 

And stay tuned for Part II: "Angels—They’re Not All Good" next time on Hungry for God … Starving for Time, Five-Minute Devotions for Busy Women. 

 

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Cleaning Jesus' Teeth

I was heading back to work after lunch when it hit me—oh no. Mrs. Z is the first patient on my afternoon schedule. 

I’ve worked part time as a dental hygienist since I graduated from college, and for the most part, I enjoy my day job very much. I love interacting with my patients, many of whom have become dear friends. I like helping people take better care of their bodies, and I love my boss and coworkers. 

But every now and then a patient appears on my schedule that makes me wonder why I chose to be a dental hygienist. Such was the case this day. Mrs. Z. (not her real name) was first on my roster. 

Crippled by a chronic disease, Mrs. Z. is confined to a wheelchair in constant pain. As her healthcare professional, it’s challenging for me to care for her. Everything I do for her takes longer, is more physically involved and requires significantly more mental and psychological effort than when I care for the average patient. In addition to her physical challenges, Mrs. Z. is also demanding, suspicious, and sometimes downright unpleasant. 

Needless to say, I wasn’t eagerly anticipating her visit. In fact, I was muttering and grumbling all the way back to the office. 

 Until a quiet question interrupted my whining and complaining: 

“What if the first patient on your schedule was Jesus instead of Mrs. Z.? How would you feel then?”  

Wow, if Jesus was coming into my office, I thought, I’d be so excited. What an honor it would be to care for JESUS. I would love to serve him by cleaning his teeth. Like the woman who wiped his feet with her hair, I’d be so humbled to be able to do something for Someone who’s done so much for me. I think my heart would burst with joy. 

And that’s when that sneaky Holy Spirit sliced my heart in two with his two-edged sword. 

"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me'” (Matthew 25:40). 

With those simple words, God gave me an entirely new perspective for caring for Mrs. Z. Instead of mentally gearing up to treat a sick, grumpy woman, I began to eagerly anticipate ministering to Jesus as he sat in my chair. 

Oh, my patient still looked like Mrs. Z. She still had Mrs. Z.’s physical limitations (and her sour disposition), but instead of fulfilling a professional obligation, I realized that caring for Mrs. Z. was an honor, a privilege, and a joy. Knowing Whom I was REALLY serving changed my attitude completely. 

What about you? Who is the Mrs. Z. in your life? Maybe it’s a demanding child, a handicapped spouse, or an aging parent. Maybe you’re not cleaning someone’s teeth, but instead you’re cleaning his house, changing her diapers, or answering his question for the fifth time in ten minutes. How might your attitude be different if you recognized Whom you were really serving? 

I confessed and repented of my shortsightedness that day. I suspect I'll have to do it over and over again in the days to come. Then I took a deep breath, put a smile on my face, and whispered a prayer, Lord, I’m doing this for you. Thank you for the privilege of serving you.  

It made all the difference in the world. 

 

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Will Work for Doughnuts

You’ve seen the homeless men who camp out on exit ramps holding signs that say, Will Work for Food? My sign would say, Will Work for Doughnuts. Especially Krispy Kreme doughnuts. An apology to my Yankee friends, but Dunkin Doughnuts doesn’t hold a candle. 

My love affair with Krispy Kreme’s chocolate-iced, crème-filled wonders began in my teens, shortly after my family’s southern migration. Dunkin Doughnuts north of the Mason/Dixon had only primed the pump. Of DD’s lineup, my favorite was the cream-filled version dusted in enough powdered sugar to ruin any outfit. 

Enter Krispy Kreme. 

Known for its neon red HOT NOW sign that draws bears out of the woods and causes traffic jams whenever it lights up, Krispy Kreme takes doughnut consumption to a whole new level. 

It was the HOT NOW sign that drew me in that first day. I didn’t leave, however, with one of the fresh-from-the-fryer golden O’s dripping with the perfect amount of glaze. Oh no, that was the day I spotted the chocolate-iced, crème-filled beauty that would become my go-to source of gustatory glee. I’ve loved them ever since. 

Thankfully, there’s not a Krispy Kreme store within 10 miles of my house, or I’d be shaped like the doughnuts I dearly love. They remain a rare and wonderful treat. 

Which is why I was so happy when my thoughtful sister called to say she was bringing me a doughnut. 

And why I was so sad when I left without it. 

We’d divided and conquered that day. If you are an adult with aging parents, you understand this. She took Dad to run errands and go to the grocery store, and I took mom to handle a particularly unpleasant bit of business. 

I drew the short straw, and my sister knew it. 

 I suspect that’s why she called midway through the morning with a consolation prize. “We’re stopping at Krispy Kreme,” she said. “I’m bringing you a doughnut. Meet ya back at Mom and Dad’s.” 


Instantly, all was right with the world because there was a doughnut at the end. And not just any doughnut, a chocolate-iced, crème-filled, Krispy Kreme doughnut. Though the skies were grey that morning, they parted over my head, and a little sugarcoated sunshine beamed upon me. 

Mom and I completed our task quickly—so quickly in fact that we beat my sister and my dad home. We waited, somewhat impatiently, eager for our doughnuts. As more time passed, a horrible thought occurred to me: What if they don’t make it back before I have to leave? 

I had squeezed Mom’s errand between two appointments of my own, and if I didn’t head back soon, I knew I’d miss my last appointment. A quick call to my sister confirmed my worst fear. “We’re about twenty minutes away,” she said. My sugarcoated sunshine vanished in a doughnut-less eclipse that turned the skies back to grey all the way home. 

Five days later, my doughnut disappointment was far from my mind as I sat in Sunday school waiting for the lesson to begin. Suddenly, standing before me, was my friend Margie. In her hands was a green and white waxed bag. With red lettering. And a doughnut inside. A chocolate-iced, crème-filled doughnut. “We stopped by Krispy Kreme on the way in this morning, and I told the lady I needed a special order,” she said. 

“You have no idea what this doughnut means to me,” I babbled, trying to tell the convoluted story while cradling my treasure. 

I thought of my doughnut again this morning when I read the account of Abraham and Lot in Genesis 13. The men had traveled from Egypt, and God had prospered them. Their flocks and herds had grown so large that the land could no longer support them. They knew they would have to separate. 

Abraham was the patriarch, the one with seniority. It was a no-brainer that he would take the best land for himself. But he didn’t. He deferred the decision to his not-very-bright, kinda-selfish nephew, Lot, who snapped up the prime piece of real estate quicker than you can say SOLD. 

Abraham moved on to the land of Canaan, satisfied that he’d done the right thing, much like I did the day I missed my doughnut. 

But God wasn’t finished. Because God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. And Abraham had learned that the greatest way to be exalted was to humble himself—to die to his own wants for someone else’s benefit. 

 God met Abraham there and said, “Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward: for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever” (v. 14). 

You missed the doughnut today, Abraham, but trust me. I’m going to give it back to you. And when I do, it’s gonna be sweet. 

  

Do you feel like you’ve missed the doughnut in some area of your life today? Maybe you’ve set aside your dreams to help others accomplish theirs. Perhaps you’re caring for an elderly parent, a sick child, or a difficult husband. Maybe you’re stuck in a dead-end job or ministry with little or no recognition. Be comforted. God sees, God knows, and God will reward you at the proper time.



“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them” (Heb. 6:10). 


“The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it” (Prov. 10:22). 

If you’ve experienced a doughnut story, I’d love to hear it. Leave a comment below and join the conversation. 

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