Tag Archives: Unexpected

Numbers 22:22 Talking Donkey

Numbers 22:22 But God was very angry when he went, and the angel of the Lord stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him. As we travel through life we often run into things that just don’t seem to fit, events that seemContinue reading “Numbers 22:22 Talking Donkey”

Acts 11:18 Change of Mind

Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.” I remember being in Romania doing some missions work with orphans, and the washing machine was broken. I know nothing about washing machines, other than you plugContinue reading “Acts 11:18 Change of Mind”

John 10:42 Compassion

John 10:42 And in that place many believed in Jesus. It is a wonderful thing when a plan comes together and accomplishes the purposes for which it was conceived. So many plans just seem to fall apart. “Two weeks to slow” certainly didn’t stop the fear surrounding the flu. Even my personal plans have hadContinue reading “John 10:42 Compassion”

Unknown Reason – Matthew 8:34

Matthew 8:34 Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region. People often make choices based on reasons that are unknown to those around them. “Why would they have done that?” “That is not like them at all.” “I would never haveContinue reading “Unknown Reason – Matthew 8:34”

Unexpected Dinner Guests

Mark 6:37-38       How do you handle unexpected guests for a meal? How would you handle ten extra people? How about 5000? I would probably panic! Handling the unexpected is a skill that many people haven’t mastered in their lives. Most of us love to feel like we are in control, or at least likeContinue reading “Unexpected Dinner Guests”

Nature of Spiritual Authority

Mark 4:35-41       Have you ever found yourself in a spot that you in which you felt trapped, seeing no way out? You looked around and could not see the resources you needed to get out. If only you were a superhero. They always seem to be able to use the most ordinary objects toContinue reading “Nature of Spiritual Authority”