Genesis 26:34 When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and also Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. I amazes me how many people will reject a blessing. The blessing can be right there in front of them, but they don’t seize it. They would rather allow the fruitContinue reading “Genesis 26:34 Rejecting Blessing”
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Genesis 12:6-8 Trees
Genesis 12:6-8 Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. 7 The LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the LORD, who hadContinue reading “Genesis 12:6-8 Trees”
Galatians 3:10 Cursed
Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” I am a lawbreaker! I admit it. I have gone over the speed limit on numerous occasions, bothContinue reading “Galatians 3:10 Cursed”
Nothing But Problems – Genesis 14:12
Genesis 14:12 They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom. Do you have one of those relatives who just seem to ruin family gatherings? They just can’t help but make a train wreck of their lives and of anything they touch. And when they speak at aContinue reading “Nothing But Problems – Genesis 14:12”
1 Timothy 6:17 – Wealth?
1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Wealth sometimes gets a bad rap. It can be a tremendous toolContinue reading “1 Timothy 6:17 – Wealth?”
Dates & Raisins
1 Chronicles 16:3 Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins to each Israelite man and woman. Thank you gifts can be a warm part of being grateful for an individual’s contribution to the whole. Verbal thanks are important. Too often even words don’t get expressed enough.Continue reading “Dates & Raisins”
Recorded Lives
Malachi 3:16 16 Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name. In our society of surveillance we have gotten used to our actions being recorded. We might not likeContinue reading “Recorded Lives”
Assume Responsibility
Nehemiah 10:29, 35 all these now join their fellow Israelites the nobles, and bind themselves with a curse and an oath to follow the Law of God given through Moses the servant of God and to obey carefully all the commands, regulations and decrees of the Lord our Lord.35 “We also assume responsibility for bringing toContinue reading “Assume Responsibility”
Blessing and Curse
Ezra 6:11 Furthermore, I decree that if anyone defies this edict, a beam is to be pulled from their house and they are to be impaled on it. And for this crime their house is to be made a pile of rubble. Here in Florida we have these rain showers that are very mysterious. PeopleContinue reading “Blessing and Curse”
No Middle Ground
Deuteronomy 27:12 When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: … 13 And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to pronounce curses: … Sometimes there is no middle ground. But we like compromise, give and take, a little for me and a little for you. ButContinue reading “No Middle Ground”
The Arnold Journey 