Have you ever read a bible story that at one time was just a story, but this time, it jumps right off the pages at you! I had that happen the one time while helping my daughter Mackinley with her Bible lesson. This story was in 2 Chronicles 20 of the Old Testament. It begins with some armies declaring war on Jehoshaphat. He was[...]
May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality] Ephesians 3:16 (AMPC) Fear. It’s such a small word that weighs on your life like a ton of bricks. I know how the fear you’[...]
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 33:18 ESV Hagar Narrowed eyes, an aggressive stance, and ugly words spit in rage; I may have deserved it, but the hostility in Sarai’s high-pitched voice shocked me. Everyone in the vicinity knew her threats were no joke. Lat[...]
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?" John 14:1-2 NLT Up in the safety of the tree branches, baby birds sit comfortably amongst the scrounged up twig[...]
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV On a chilly December Sunday in 2019, a good friend of mine walked up to me and said God had given her a word for me. Sh[...]
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NLT[...]
"When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, 'Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.'” John 11:32 NLT The story of Lazarus has always stood out in my mind as one of the more dramatic healings that Jesus performed in the Bible. It is one that inspires me to hav[...]
Ever been forgotten? Missed birthday cards? Stood up on a date? Bus didn’t come? Your name misplaced by a colleague? Overlooked in a crowd? Somewhere, somehow, it has happened to all of us. Even if it was completely by accident, can you remember the sting? It might have only been for a moment - but can you bring to[...]
"What does scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'” Romans 4:3 NIV (also Genesis 15:6) Have you ever felt that it just wasn’t reasonable to believe something? Well, Abram (as he was then called) felt that way also. God had previously directed Abram to leave his homeland and go[...]
“But what about you?” He asked, “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15 NIV A question that surely penetrates a heart if it is considered truthfully and in all sincerity. How easy it is to rhyme off the rote answers we’ve collected reading our Bibles, listening to Pastors and Teachers deliver heart-tugging sermons and ha[...]