Exodus 6:9 Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor. One tactic of harsh leaders is harsh labor. I think about the labor camps during WWII and now in our current time in communist countries across the globe. People enter these camps neverContinue reading “Exodus 6:9 Discouragement”
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Hebrews 10:24-25 Encouragement
Hebrews 10:24-25 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. We live in a day when good news is a rareContinue reading “Hebrews 10:24-25 Encouragement”
Defeated – Romans 11:3
Romans 11:3 “Lord, they have killed our prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me”? It can sometimes feel lonely in a hostile world. It can feel as if you are the only one, or at least one of the few who are standingContinue reading “Defeated – Romans 11:3”
The Big “IF”
Mark 9:22-24 “If” is such a big word wrapped up in such a little word. It has similar power as the word “but” when it is used in almost any sentence. I love you, but …. I would help you, but …. This medicine will help you, but …. The “but” negates everything saidContinue reading “The Big “IF””
Bad News
Mark 5:35 I hate bad news! I try to avoid watching the news on TV because they only talk about bad news. I think it makes my world too large. I become aware of so many things over which I have no control or influence. And since they only talk about the worst things,Continue reading “Bad News”
Healthcare
Mark 5:26 In some ways it seems as though the medical profession is still “practicing” medicine even today. I hope they “perfect” it soon. I know some friends and relatives who have gone through chemotherapy and/or radiation in an attempt to combat cancer. The suffering of many cancer patients during their treatment is horrific.Continue reading “Healthcare”
The Three’s
Psalm 3, 33, 63, 93, 123 Have you ever needed a cheerleader on your side? We all have experienced moments when we felt down, like the boat in the old Tidy Bowl commercial, destined for elimination. This is a common experience of humans. Sometimes we just get down. Psalm 3 gives us some good directionContinue reading “The Three’s”
The Arnold Journey 