Deuteronomy 16:17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion tothe way the LORD your God has blessed you. Proportionality in giving. “To whom much is given, much is required.” To put this simply, if we have a lot, we should be able to give a lot. This is one of the principles aboutContinue reading “In Proportion”
Tag Archives: Blessing
Singular
Deuteronomy 13:1 If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a sign or wonder, 2 and if the sign or wonder spoken of takes place, and the prophet says, “Let us follow other gods” (gods you have not known) “and let us worship them,” 3 you must not listenContinue reading “Singular”
There To Be Found
Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. I have ADHD! I forget things all the time. I am working on a project, realize I need something to complete the project, go to getContinue reading “There To Be Found”
Resolutions
Psalm 1:1-6 I’ve made up my mind. I am not going to make any New Year’s resolutions this year. Oops, I just blew it, didn’t I! It can be a hard thing to resist using this change of the calendar as an opportunity to make a change, start something new, drop an unwanted habit.Continue reading “Resolutions”
Bottom of the Pile
Proverbs 3:31-35 Have you ever felt on the bottom of the pile? I know I have! Growing up I was always the skinniest kid around, at least that is the way I felt. Maybe my three older brothers were stealing all my food! But I felt like I was the weakest, most uncoordinated kid inContinue reading “Bottom of the Pile”
The Twenty-Plus-Three’s
Psalm 23, 53, 83, 113, 143 Psalm 23 is perhaps the most familiar psalm in all the psalms. What powerful and comforting words! Because the LORD is in charge of my life, I have no need that He doesn’t satisfy. Provision for body and soul. Guidance. Protection. Empowerment for the task at hand. Blessing. HisContinue reading “The Twenty-Plus-Three’s”
The Twenty-Plus-One’s
Psalm 21, 51, 81, 111, 141 It is a blessed time when the leader of a nation acknowledges the supreme place of the LORD in his life and in the life of the nation (Ps 21). Look at all the blessings that the king has received and for which he gives thanks. Are you willingContinue reading “The Twenty-Plus-One’s”
The Eight’s
Psalm 8, 38, 68, 98, 128 Psalm 8 calls us to reflect on the majesty of the LORD. Even children can see and marvel at His creation. I love to see the wonder in a child’s face as they learn about this great universe God created. They sparkle as the stars they are discovering do.Continue reading “The Eight’s”
The Seven’s
Psalm 7, 37, 67, 97, 127 Would you be willing to let your enemies be your judge, jury and executioner? The psalmist in Psalm 7 tells the LORD that if he has done evil, to let his enemies carry out judgment on him. He is so certain of his innocence that he is willing toContinue reading “The Seven’s”
The Arnold Journey 