2 Peter 1:9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. We are a culture that likes to talk about prevention. We take vitamin supplements, have very high vehicle safety standards compared to other parts of the world, we allow lawyers to getContinue reading “An Ounce of Prevention”
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From Amazed to Offended – Matthew 13:57
Matthew 13:57 And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to the, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.” People can be a very unpredictable lot. We are fickle, changing our minds and moods at the drop of a hat. And in our easily offended,Continue reading “From Amazed to Offended – Matthew 13:57”
Not Wholeheartedly
2 Chronicles 25: 2 He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly. People are a mixed bag, some good and some not so good. The ration might be different in different people, some 60/40 and some 99/1, but if we are honest, we are all a mix. One ofContinue reading “Not Wholeheartedly”
Second Exodus
Ezra 1:6 All their neighbors assisted them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuable gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings. Déjà vu all over again! Many of us have had the feeling the present moment is really a flashback to some previous experience. We feel like weContinue reading “Second Exodus”
Punishment with Purpose
Ezekiel 28:25 “ ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: When I gather the people of Israel from the nations where they have been scattered, I will be proved holy through them in the sight of the nations. Then they will live in their own land, which I gave to my servant Jacob. Advertising campaigns haveContinue reading “Punishment with Purpose”
Narrow the Gap
Ezekiel 12:26-28 The word of the Lord came to me: 27 “Son of man, the Israelites are saying, ‘The vision he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies about the distant future.’ 28 “Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: None of my words will be delayed anyContinue reading “Narrow the Gap”
The Power of Example
Jeremiah 35:2 “Go to the Rekabite family and invite them to come to one of the side rooms of the house of the Lord and give them wine to drink.” So many people grow up today without having a good example of what it means to be a functioning human being. The lack a father,Continue reading “The Power of Example”
Stubborn!
Jeremiah 6:16-17 This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ 17 I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘ListenContinue reading “Stubborn!”
Feelings Driven
Proverbs 19:2 Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way! Sometimes in life our feelings get the best of us. We follow them and they lead us astray. We get caught up in the moment and before we realize it, we have done something we didn’t expect. AndContinue reading “Feelings Driven”
Purpose of Speaking
Job 33:14–18 14For God does speak—now one way, now another— though no one perceives it. 15In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they slumber in their beds, 16he may speak in their ears and terrify them with warnings, 17to turn them from wrongdoing and keep them from pride, 18to preserveContinue reading “Purpose of Speaking”
The Arnold Journey 