No Guarantees Vs An Absolute Guarantee

(Scripture references from the NLT tanslation unless noted differently) I want to say upfront that this was a difficult article for me to write; and, it may be difficult for you to read. The four stories that I share can be the kind that we would rather not hear about, but God put all of … Continue reading No Guarantees Vs An Absolute Guarantee →

Don’t Quarrel

(Genesis 45 – all references from NIV except as noted) This book of the Bible is the story about when Joseph’s brothers made their second trip to get more grain from Egypt. This time they did bring their youngest brother Benjamin with them, because Joseph had told them on their prior visit not to return … Continue reading Don’t Quarrel →

Irony

(Recommended Reading - Genesis 37 thru 50) There are so many stories in the Bible where things happen to good people that seem to be bad. But then ironically, the results are good. One of those stories of irony is the one about Joseph. In Genesis 37:2b we read about how Joseph, as a teenager, … Continue reading Irony →

All The Wrong Things In All The Wrong Places

(Recommended Reading – John 3:1-21 / Quoted scripture passages from NIV) As we go through life, so very many people are desperately seeking joy, peace, love, success, etc. As they go about seeking these things, they enter into temporal solutions – happiness instead of joy, lust instead of love, greed instead of success and self-satisfaction … Continue reading All The Wrong Things In All The Wrong Places →

God’s Promises – A Call To Prayer

(Recommended Reading: Isaiah 36 & 37 / Quoted scriptures from NIV) I believe as Christians we all know, or at least think we know, the importance of prayer. But how seriously do we really take that responsibility? How many pray daily, not only for their family and friends and a few other things they deem … Continue reading God’s Promises – A Call To Prayer →

Double-Edged Sword

(Recommended Reading: 2 Chronicles 20 / Scripture references as noted) Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) says: “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Psalm 149:1-9 (NIV) says: “Praise the Lord. … Continue reading Double-Edged Sword →

As The World Turns

(Recommended Reading: Ephesians 5:1-14) Yesterday I looked outside, the sun was shining brightly, and then I noticed it was raining. I went to my computer and on Facebook I posted “The sun is shining & it’s raining.” One of the comments made on that post was from my brother; and, he stated “Well I have … Continue reading As The World Turns →

The Spittin’ Image

(Scripture References from the NIV) How many times in your life have you heard the old saying “He/she is the spittin’ image of ______ (fill in the blank with any name)?” I know that I have heard it a lot over my lifetime. So who do you now – today – think you reflect? You … Continue reading The Spittin’ Image →

How Soon We Forget

(Scripture References from the NIV) In Exodus 19 the Israelites arrive at Mt. Sinai. You can read in verses 3-5a about how God speaks to Moses – He reminds them of His help in their escape from Egypt and their value to Him. Moses also receives the Ten Commandments and many other laws that the … Continue reading How Soon We Forget →

Mountaintop Faith

(Recommended Reading: 1 Kings 17, 18 & 19 – Quotes from New Living Translation) There are so many stories in the Bible that show wonderful examples of great faith exhibited by God followers. The one that I find the most puzzling though is the story of Elijah the prophet. Miracles abound around him, yet his … Continue reading Mountaintop Faith →