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Finding Your Mission
The study of Nehemiah is fascinating because it is a study of human nature. In Nehemiah chapter 1, Nehemiah is faced with the bad news his home town Jerusalem is destroyed. Things were supposed to be better there by now. … Continue reading
Indescribable
As a practice, I read through the Bible every year. I determine that when I read, I want to get something every time out of the Word of God. “God speak to me, today.” Today, I was reading in Revelations … Continue reading
We win
How do you know in a game if you are winning? In football you know if you have more points than the opposing team at the end of the game you win. But what about in life? How do you … Continue reading
No hope
King Hezekiah of Judah lived in Jerusalem where the Assyrians had placed a siege. He was out numbered, low on food and water, and up against the most ruthless army around at that time. 2 Kings 19 records this amazing … Continue reading
God does the significant during the insignificant times.
The life of David teaches us many principles. For example, when Saul failed as king, the prophet Samuel was sent to Jesse to anoint one of his sons as king. David was the youngest of eight brothers and wasn’t even … Continue reading
Ascribe to the Lord Glory and Strength Psalms 29
The success of our Christian lives depends on our relationship with the Lord. Psalms 29 speaks of ascribing to the Lord glory and strength. What that means is that when we recognize who our God is, something happens. The struggles … Continue reading
Growing fruit
The hardest part of my day is being me. My wife has it so easy since she gets to be her. She doesn’t know how hard it is to be me. “Practice kindness,” she says. Easy for her to say, … Continue reading
Ouch
Sunday I began the adventure of seeing if I could fit in one of my suits. I have 3 suits…from this century. I refuse to buy any more suits at my present Sumo wrestling weight. Sunday was the day that … Continue reading
The voice of the Lord
The “Voice of the Lord” is an interesting study. We see it used first in Genesis 3:8 where Adam and Eve are hiding from the Lord after they have sinned. The NIV translates it the sound of the Lord. We … Continue reading
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