Genesis 1:10–God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.Generally people set goals and pursue it so they can then celebrate. But we can also torture ourselves by failing to celebrate our progress until we complete that goal…Not realizing the Lord’s grace in progress, […]
2 Chronicles 32:24-26-In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death, and he prayed to the Lord, and he answered him and gave him a sign. 25 But Hezekiah did not make return according to the benefit done to him, for his heart was proud. Therefore wrath came upon him and Judah and Jerusalem. Honestly I […]
Luke 9:12-Now the day began to wear away, and the twelve came and said to him, “Send the crowd away to go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and get provisions, for we are here in a desolate place.” Echoing what PH preached last Sunday regarding “Pandemic fatigue”, where society at large has become […]
Hebrews 11:15-16–If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.A friend of mine asked me to help him navigate embracing what the Lord is convicting him of. I believe he has a better […]
Hebrews 9:8,14..According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper…14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Every family or occupation has “works” we are to do in order to […]
Psalm 78:18–They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved.My wife and I spent years trying to coax our youngest to try certain foods, before casting them off and resorting to what she’s familiar with. As much as we would tell her “just try it before you judge it” she would stubbornly pick out the things she […]
Hebrews 3:14-For we share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.Considering how complex our times have become in the year 2020, it seems that God has forced the world to simplify life. The opportunity to do the things without major restrictions, has brought individuals and families to do what is necessary, instead of what […]
Ephesians 5:15-18–Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time,because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. In planning our day are routines that should not be broken. For example getting up and preparing for a job, […]
Psalm 119:130–The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.1 Corinthians 2:2–For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. When we hear people refer to someone as “simple-minded” it usually carries the negative slant of being naive or foolish. Which can be very destructive according to who and what we […]
Psalm 17:1,3–Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayerfrom lips free of deceit!…3 You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouthwill not transgress.If we were asked what motivates us to listen intently to other people, […]