Malachi 1:2-3 “I have loved you,” says the Lord. “But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have hated, and I have turned his hill country into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” It doesn’tContinue reading “Love & Hate”
Tag Archives: Choices
Sole Escape
Esther 4:12-13 12 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For many people, the thought of disaster and tragedy can be overwhelming. They avoid thinking about it at all costs. They putContinue reading “Sole Escape”
Our Own Eyes
Deuteronomy 29:2-3 Moses summoned all the Israelites and said to them: Your eyes have seen all that the LORD did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials and to all his land. 3 With your own eyes you saw those great trials, those signs and great wonders. Sometimes we get the privilege of seeingContinue reading “Our Own Eyes”
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”
Between Two States
Well, I find myself in a strange place. The suitcase is packed, but I need some of the things in the suitcase to continue to live before the trip. What do I do? I could go out an buy the things I need, or I could unpack some of the suitcase. I really don’t wantContinue reading “Between Two States”
What To Pack
What is the longest trip away from home you have packed for with only a suitcase? How do you choose what to bring and what to leave behind? We have moved many times as a family, but with a truck, or trailer, or a PODS. In the Army I used a duffel bag and aContinue reading “What To Pack”
The Promise
Mark 14:10-11 Sometimes you just can’t take it anymore and you take action. Over time the little things have built and you get to a point where you can’t stay silent anymore. You just have to say or do something or you feel like you will explode. Maybe an injustice has gone on tooContinue reading “The Promise”
Practical Matters
Mark 8:1-3 Life is filled with so many small, practical matters. We develop mental checklists to manage them. If you have small children you have probably perfected this by now. There is the “out the door for shopping” checklist. Diapers, wipes, drink, distracting toys, treat. Check, check, check, check, check. We all have theseContinue reading “Practical Matters”
Hometown
Mark 6:1-6 Have you ever traveled back to your hometown after being away for a long period of time? Things change, people change, places change. You can’t really ever go back to the old place, because the old place isn’t there anymore. Or perhaps you went to visit someplace about which you had fondContinue reading “Hometown”
The Arnold Journey 