Deuteronomy 1:32-33 From Holy to Mundane

Deuteronomy 1:32-33 In spite of this, you did not trust in the LORD your God, 33 who went ahead of you on your journey, in fire by night and in a cloud by day, to search out places for you to camp and to show you the way you should go.  So many people start offContinue reading “Deuteronomy 1:32-33 From Holy to Mundane”

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”

Reluctant Leader – Exodus 4:13

Genesis 4:13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” “Please send someone else.” I can imagine many people saying these words in this present moment in life. Healthcare workers, shear exhaustion. Republican politicians. COVID 19 outcome predictors. There are times when all of us want someone else to go in ourContinue reading “Reluctant Leader – Exodus 4:13”

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”

The Thread – Moses – Drawn Out & Reluctant

Moses was an reluctant leader. It took years for the LORD to draw out his leadership abilities. But when he allowed the LORD to work, the LORD did impossible things through him. And the LORD was lifted up in the eyes of the whole world.Outline: Leadership is often about timing: So many times the differenceContinue reading “The Thread – Moses – Drawn Out & Reluctant”

Bleach Blonde Hair

Mark 9:2-4       The term ‘bleach blond’ hair was not used in a kind manner when I was younger. It was contrasted with ‘natural blond,’ and what could be better than natural. But remember that Ebola is natural. Small pox is natural. Tsunamis are natural.       But the term ‘bleach blond’ didn’t start as aContinue reading “Bleach Blonde Hair”