24 Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Some people are just inclined to argue about just about anything. It seems they are always in a fight. In fact when they are not fighting, we think there is something wrong with them. This tendency toward findingContinue reading “1July2009 Luke 22:24”
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30June2009 Genesis 25:8
8 Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years; and he was gathered to his people. With the death of some famous people this past week, we have all been reminded that we are going to die! This is one thing we have inContinue reading “30June2009 Genesis 25:8”
29June2009 Philippians 1:27a
27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. One of the things we value as Americans is citizenship. People flock from all over the world trying to become citizens of the United States. That is because there is privilege and prestige connected with citizenship. This verse says we areContinue reading “29June2009 Philippians 1:27a”
28June2009 Luke 22:16
16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God. One of the important skills that we need to learn is how to wait. “Are we there yet?” is an almost universal cry. Kids must learn to wait. In fact, if we don’t allow kidsContinue reading “28June2009 Luke 22:16”
27June2009 Genesis 24:67
67 Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah, and he married Rebekah. So she became his wife, and he loved her; and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death. The power of human relationships to heal hurt is amazing. Isaac has been mourning his mother’s death for a long period of time.Continue reading “27June2009 Genesis 24:67”
26June2009 Genesis 24:64-5
64 Rebekah also looked up and saw Isaac. She got down from her camel 65 and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “He is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself. There is a healthy modesty that seems to be slippingContinue reading “26June2009 Genesis 24:64-5”
25June2009 Luke 22:2
2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. I hate it when someone tries to invalidate my work and worth. I have value because I am created in the image of God. Only God isContinue reading “25June2009 Luke 22:2”
24June2009 Genesis 24:57
57 Then they said, “Let’s call the girl and ask her about it.” Some today would say that all religions are the same in that they oppress women’s rights. This small verse is a powerful testimony to the power of women. In that culture men often were granted special privileges. And yet, here we haveContinue reading “24June2009 Genesis 24:57”
23June2009 Genesis 24:50
50 Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we can say nothing to you one way or the other. Sometimes the Lord works in such a way that there is no doubt about who is doing the work. There are other times when you know it is NOT the Lord’s work. Sometimes itContinue reading “23June2009 Genesis 24:50”
22June2009 Genesis 24:49
49 Now if you will show kindness and faithfulness to my master, tell me; and if not, tell me, so I may know which way to turn. This servant has been away from home for months. He just wants to accomplish his task and get home. He sounds like soldiers who deploy for months atContinue reading “22June2009 Genesis 24:49”
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