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”
Tag Archives: Obedience
Obedient to the Faith
Acts 6:7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. People in positions of power have a great responsibility to those over whom and with whom they share leadership. When they are moving in a righteous direction withContinue reading “Obedient to the Faith”
A New Kind of Family – Matthew 12:48-50
Matthew 12:48-50 48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Just about everything about some people is radical. I readContinue reading “A New Kind of Family – Matthew 12:48-50”
Dream Instructions – Matthew 2:12
Matthew 2:12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Many people want God to speak to them directly, face to face, no room for error. I am not one of those people! Every time the LORD or His messengers show up,Continue reading “Dream Instructions – Matthew 2:12”
Taught
2 Chronicles 17:9 9 They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD; they went around to all the towns of Judah and taught the people. If there is one thing we need as a people of God it is the knowledge of His Word. And I am not talkingContinue reading “Taught”
Success IF!
1 Chronicles 22:13 Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. One of the most powerful words in the English language is just two letters long. No, I’m not talking aboutContinue reading “Success IF!”
Love & Hate
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”
Fresh Water
Zechariah 14:8 On that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it east to the Dead Sea and half of it west to the Mediterranean Sea, in summer and in winter. We often take clean water for granted. We go to the tap and turn it on with no thought about whetherContinue reading “Fresh Water”
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”
In the Mud
Jeremiah 38:22 All the women left in the palace of the king of Judah will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon. Those women will say to you: “ ‘They misled you and overcame you— those trusted friends of yours. Your feet are sunk in the mud; your friends have deserted you.’Continue reading “In the Mud”
The Arnold Journey 