“By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.” Hebrews 11:22 November 14, 2023 We cannot give God instructions on how and when we want to die. To even say that is embarrassingly presumptuous. God in His sovereignty determines how we […]
“By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau.” Hebrews 11:20 November 13, 2023 Halls of fame are abundant and for the most part interesting, especially if you are a fan of the chosen field of interest. But there is one that is only on paper and is the one that is most significant.
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 November 10, 2023 Are you grieving over our nation? The cultural winds are blowing strongly against the thought and ways of God. Many evils could be cited, but especially
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“How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow has she become, she who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become a slave.” Lamentations 1:1 November 9, 2023 Imagine holding in your hands a new born baby of about 8 lbs. She
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“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3 November 8, 2023 Many Christians have certain Bible texts that stay with them over the long haul life. We are apt to take the promise before us as sort of mind-medicine in distressing and confusing times.
“And on her forehead was written a name of mystery: ‘Babylon the great, mother of prostitutes and of earth’s abominations.’” Revelation 17:5 November 7, 2023 If the Bible were polled on its view of cities, they would not come off looking very well. Cities become spiritually and morally toxic given enough time. Start with the
“If anyone is to be taken captive, to captivity he goes; if anyone is to be slain with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.” Revelation 13:10 November 6, 2023 Have you ever wondered how bad things can become morally, spiritually,
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“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge. Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.” Job 42:2-3 November 3, 2023 The story of Job ends with
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“The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.” Proverbs 16:4 November 2, 2023 “If there is a single event in all the universe that can occur outside of God’s sovereign control, then we cannot trust Him” (Jerry Bridges). Does that statement calm you? Hopefully, it does. Let
“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” Ephesians 1:11 November 1, 2023 Did you know that the Bible teaches that God has one specific plan for your life. Included in that plan are the events
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