Author Archives: Bill Rasco

The Overflow “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Matthew 12:34) It is with these words that Jesus rebukes the Pharisees. They claim that Jesus is doing miraculous things with the power of Satan, and not … Continue reading →

In Matthew 10:25, Jesus makes a profound statement. In just one short sentence, Jesus sums up what it means to be a disciple. He says, “It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like … Continue reading →

Embed means to fix or retain in the mind and heart. God has chosen a very special way to embed Jesus within us. The Bible is God’s perfect revelation to man. Within its pages, we see the nature and character … Continue reading →

For a “man after God’s own heart,” David displays an incredible ability to sin in such a way that the people around him are greatly affected. This time it is David’s pride that is the struggle. The shepherd boy who … Continue reading →

David’s home is in ruins. The palace still stands, but David’s son Absalom has schemed to take the throne from his father. David has fled Jerusalem and is now a king in exile. It seems that the sin of David’s … Continue reading →

Often times we read about the rise and fall of kings in the Bible with little thought about the ramifications that each change has on the nation. The death of popular kings would cause worry and fear about the nature … Continue reading →

As we leave 1 Samuel and begin 2 Samuel this week we see a shift. 1 Samuel records the work of the prophet, priest, and king maker, Samuel. We have walked through the life of Saul, the first king over … Continue reading →

One of the hardest things about being a Christian is learning to honor God’s leadership. I think that at the heart of most people there is a need to be in control. The most obvious place where we exert control … Continue reading →

It is the ultimate big versus little story. In fact, when we see any kind of conflict or competition where there is a vastly outnumbered, out financed, out sized match between two people or entities, we call it a “David … Continue reading →

We live in an age when popular is king. Everyone wants to be popular. We describe music and musicians as popular when we talk about pop music. They are people who produce music that the general population likes and wants … Continue reading →