(Scripture translation references as noted) In Joshua chapter 3 we can read the story of how the Israelites are continuing their march to the Promised Land. They arrive at the Jordan River where they stop to camp (verse 1.) “Then Joshua told the people, ‘Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great wonders among … Continue reading Be Bold & Stand Firm
Detour on the Road Less Traveled
(Recommended Reading: Exodus 13:17 - 14:31 – Quotes from New Living Translation) The passages in Exodus 13 and 14 tell the story of the exodus of Israel from Egypt. We are told in Exodus 13:17a “…God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though it was the shortest … Continue reading Detour on the Road Less Traveled
Keep On Keepin’ On
(Recommended reading: Nehemiah 1:1 – 6:16 – References are from NIV) Nehemiah is one of my favorite books in the Old Testament. In it are so many great examples of what we can do with the power of our Lord behind us, when we obey His directions. When Nehemiah found out the condition of Jerusalem … Continue reading Keep On Keepin’ On
From Bad To Good To Bad and Back
(Genesis 39:1 – 41:37 – NIV) The scriptures referenced above involve the life of Joseph. He was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelites that had bought him from his brothers. The Ismaelites then sold him to Potiphar, one of the Pharoah’s important officials. Joseph proved himself worthy of trust and was entrusted with all that … Continue reading From Bad To Good To Bad and Back
Call Her Blessed
(Scripture references from New Living Translation) Today we celebrate Mother’s Day. A day that was first celebrated in 1908 by a lady named Anna Jarvis – a celebration at her own church to honor her Mother, Ann. Ann had been a peace activist that had helped wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War … Continue reading Call Her Blessed
The Cheers & Tears Of My Heart
(Growing Through Experiences) There have been so many things that have brought unbelievable joy to my life – and for those experiences – all of those "cheers" - I will be forever grateful. I have to say that I had a good life growing up. My parents, although not demonstrative about it, did love me. … Continue reading The Cheers & Tears Of My Heart
Doing What Is Right
Genesis 4:2b-9b - NIV If we want God’s favor on our lives, we must do what is right. In the Genesis story about Cain and Abel we have the perfect story and example of this. We are told in verse 2b-4a “Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time … Continue reading Doing What Is Right
From Death Row To Freedom
(Recommended reading John chapters 12 through 21 – whatever translation you prefer) This is Easter Sunday and for Christians, it is the most wonderful of days! It is the day we celebrate that our Savior – Jesus Christ – rose from the grave. It is the day He defeated death and a destiny in hell … Continue reading From Death Row To Freedom
For the Love of Pete…and Jane and Bob and Carol and…
(Scripture references from sources as noted) “Who believes what we’ve heard and seen? Who would have thought God’s saving power would look like this? The servant grew up before God – a scrawny seedling, a scrubby plant in a parched field. There was nothing attractive about him, nothing to cause us to take a second … Continue reading For the Love of Pete…and Jane and Bob and Carol and…
But God! This Is Painful!
(Scripture references from the NIV) ! The weekend of March 30, 2019, my Pastor (Robert Morris – Gateway Church), talked about the difficulties that Christians can go through, but…how it can all be for their own good. Then the next morning the devotional I read was titled “Washed and Broken” – and pretty much dealt … Continue reading But God! This Is Painful!
Karran's Korner 