“I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!” (Luke 12:49-50)   Read More

By: J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.01/10/2022This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk....But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in...  Read More

J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.09/21/2021 "And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand." (John 10:28)My favorite kind of cookie is chocolate chip.  There is scarcely anything better than a hot, just-out-of-the-oven, homemade chocolate chip cookie with a cold glass of milk.  When I was a teenager, I used to make them myself, using Mom's family recip...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.07/28/2021So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world...(Rev 12:9)And I looked, and behold, a white horse.  He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. (Rev 6:2)Now the Spirit expressly says that in the latter times some will depart from the faith, givin...  Read More

By Dr. J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.01/04/2021“Return, you backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings.” Indeed, we do come to You, for You are the LORD our God. (Jeremiah 3:22)The week after Christmas is the busiest time of year for stores when it comes to returns. Customer service counters are typically plagued with long lines filled with people returning unwanted gifts. Retailers anticipate an...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.12/27/2022For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5)C. S. Lewis wrote, “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” This is a great reminder as we wake up each morning and face the new day. Each sunrise brings with it hope that a better day lies before us. Whatever happen...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.12/23/2023Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)In 1989, Sigourney Weaver was nominated for an Academy Award for her leading role in the film Gorillas in the Mist, which was nominated for a total of five Oscars. The movie was based upon the life and tragic death of Dian...  Read More

By: J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.12/19/2019A Truly White Christmas“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (Isaiah 1:18) Here in the Rocky Mountains, we get more than our share of snow.  Indeed, we measure snow in feet not inches.  Much of wintertime is spent tuned in to...  Read More

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6–7)   Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.12/04/2022But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved. (Ephesians 2:4–5)I came across a humorous story recently that perfectly illustrates what Christmas is really all about. It seems a pastor was sitting in his office on the first Saturday...  Read More

“I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing.” (Ezekiel 34:26)  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.04/26/2023Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:11–12)Early in my ministry I worked in sales to help supplement my incom...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.1/30/2022But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness. (Romans 4:5)If you have ever purchased a car on credit, you are familiar with the concept of installment plans. You know how it works. You pay a certain amount of money up front and then so much a month until you eventually own the car. These days, mos...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.07/25/2023“Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” (Matthew 24:30)Bible prophecy enthusiasts are known for their love of charts. Long before Clarence Larkin produced his masterfully illustrated book, Dispensational Truth, ...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.06/02/2023Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. (Proverbs 26:27)Recently the U. S. Air Force conducted a simulation in which an AI-enabled drone tasked with destroying surface-to-air missile sites attacked the very officer who was controlling it. The story sent shockwaves around the world with headlines such as, “AI Could...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.10/31/2021“Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there? Why then is there no recovery for the health of the daughter of my people?” (Jeremiah 8:22)For the past eighteen months or so, the entire world has been battling a pervasive SARS virus. While the virus is real, overwhelming evidence indicates that it has not caused a pandemic, contrary to the official narrativ...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.10/18/2021“Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.” (Luke 21:21–22)  It is easy to get discouraged as we watch the world falling apart around us. Lately, I have been so distress...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.07/22/2021An astonishing and horrible thing Has been committed in the land: The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own power; and My people love to have it so. But what will you do in the end? (Jeremiah 5:30–31)When I was in high school, I remember watching a short public service video in class one day that warned of the dangers of railroad crossings. Aft...  Read More