Deuteronomy 6:5- “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…” I saw a man wearing a T-shirt with the scripture from Isaiah 54:17: No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. Isaiah 54:17 NKJV That was on his front, and of course, since it’sContinue reading “Loving the Father! Revised!”
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Getting Things in Order!
Nehemiah 7:2- Then I put Hanani my brother, and Hananiah the commander of the citadel, in charge of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many. NASB Have you ever been to a church business meeting? They can be interesting events to attend. I’ve attended meetings where some members acted as if they hadContinue reading “Getting Things in Order!”
We’re In This Together!
Nehemiah 3:1- Then Eliashib the high priest arose with his brothers the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and installed its doors. They consecrated the wall to the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel. NASB If you are like me, the book of Nehemiah doesn’t cause you to get excited about what’s within the chapters. Nehemiah hearsContinue reading “We’re In This Together!”
Loving the Father!
Deuteronomy 6:5- “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…” I saw a man wearing a tee shirt with the scripture from Isaiah 54:17: No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. Isaiah 54:17 NKJV That was on his front, and of course, sinceContinue reading “Loving the Father!”
Is It Puzzling You?
Philippians 2:12-13-Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. NKJV I love a good puzzle! As a matter of fact, I can loseContinue reading “Is It Puzzling You?”
I Still Believe!
Joshua 14:6- Then the children of Judah came to Joshua in Gilgal. And Caleb, the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite, said to him: “You know the word which the Lord said to Moses the man of God concerning you and me in Kadesh Barnea. NKJV Lately, it seems that Caleb keeps coming up! Once a forgotten hero of the faith, andContinue reading “I Still Believe!”
Why Miracles Don’t Bring Devotion!
1 Corinthians 10:1,5- Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea…But with most of them, God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. I’ve been a Christian for over a half-century. I know I have some of you wonderingContinue reading “Why Miracles Don’t Bring Devotion!”
Pay to Play!
Mark 8:34-35 –When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. NKJVContinue reading “Pay to Play!”
Separation Anxiety!
Romans 8:35-36- “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”’ There are some separations in life that are good for us andContinue reading “Separation Anxiety!”
Happy Hanukkah!
John 10:22-23- Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. NKJV happy-hanukkah_.mp3 Hanukkah was actually celebrated this year from December 10th to the 18th. Many Christians are unaware of this Jewish festival, but since it is celebrated during the holiday season in December, IContinue reading “Happy Hanukkah!”
Wonderful Jesus! 