By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.06/28/2022He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! (Revelation 22:20)Recently Wendy and I had the opportunity to get away for a rare vacation. It had been more than two decades since we were able to break away from family and ministry and enjoy a week of down time. We spent a week on the beach and watched the sunset ...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.03/29/2022Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? (Galatians 3:3)When I was in high school, I worked at my uncle’s Schwinn bicycle shop. Each day, after school, I would head over to the shop, take my place at one of the bike-stands in the back, and begin working on the tasks my uncle had laid out for me. Usually this meant a...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.02/28/2022Then those men, when they had seen the sign that Jesus did, said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.” (John 6:14)Several years ago, there was a television show on CBS called Person of Interest. The series focused on a mysterious reclusive billionaire computer programmer, Harold Finch (played by Michael Emerson), who developed a computer program...  Read More

Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God to whom we send you, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the LORD our God. (Jeremiah 42:6)  Read More

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. (Psalm 46:1–3)   Read More

My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. (Psalm 5:3)  Read More

“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