John 5:47 “But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?” If you don’t know, I love the Scriptures. They are a source of life and understanding for me. They bring great comfort and increasing wisdom to my life. They also introduced me to the Author ofContinue reading “What Is Written – John 5:47”
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Pictures of the Past
Revelation 4:2 At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. We have a number of photo albums around our house, most collecting dust, if I am completely honest. My wife uses Facebook like a photo album these days. But I realized thatContinue reading “Pictures of the Past”
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”
Give the Meaning
Nehemiah 8:8 They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read.. Have you ever watched a news conference on TV and seen the Sign Language interpreter doing their best to translate for the hearing impaired? I remember aContinue reading “Give the Meaning”
Blessing and Curse
Ezra 6:11 Furthermore, I decree that if anyone defies this edict, a beam is to be pulled from their house and they are to be impaled on it. And for this crime their house is to be made a pile of rubble. Here in Florida we have these rain showers that are very mysterious. PeopleContinue reading “Blessing and Curse”
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”
Contrasting Leadership
2 Kings 23:4 4 The king ordered Hilkiah the high priest, the priests next in rank and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the Lord all the articles made for Baal and Asherah and all the starry hosts. He burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of the Kidron Valley and took the ashesContinue reading “Contrasting Leadership”
My First Beliefs
You will notice that I start from a very particular position as I write these words every day. It might be helpful if I spelled out plainly that position, so that you can see my bias. Everyone comes from some position when they approach a subject. I do as well. · I believe God existsContinue reading “My First Beliefs”
The Arnold Journey 