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.01/23/2022And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8) The Chicago Cubs were having a particularly rough season. Their pitching was terrible, and their batting was even worse. On one occasion the Cubs were traveling to play one of the best teams in the ...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.12/10/2021“I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.11/07/2021Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man saws, that he will also reap. (Galatians 6:7)When I was in the seventh grade, I had an English teacher named Mrs. Lewis. She was my favorite teacher. (And I like to think I was her favorite student!) One of the many memories I have from her class involves an exam that she gave and a disappointing grade I recei...  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“Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Behold the proud, his soul is not upright in him; but the just shall live by his faith.” (Habakkuk 2:2-4)Habakkuk w...  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.08/02/2021“Am I a God near at hand,” says the Lord, “And not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the Lord; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 23:23–24)I was sitting in my study at home recently when a thought occurred to me. It was not a particularly profound thought. (They rarely are.) Nor was it comp...  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

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.07/13/2021He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1)By the time I started high school, I had lived in nine homes in eight cities across six different states. The frequent moves were precipitated by my father’s corporate transfers with his employer. Such a transient life can be unsettling to a young child. I hav...  Read More

By J.B. Hixson, Ph.D.07/06/2021All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)There are two kinds of people in the world: those who read the instructions and those who do not. For example, let’s say you are at...  Read More