Psalm 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. For some people, emotions are messy and are to be avoided. There are even whole denominations for whom emotions are to be downplayed, especially in a corporate worship setting. Those messy emotions canContinue reading “Three Messages”
Tag Archives: Word
Citywide Interest
Acts 13:44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. There are times in history when it seems as though everyone gets on board with a movement. It seems as though everyone is thinking the same way, asking the same questions, and all come up with theContinue reading “Citywide Interest”
Incomplete Planning
1 Chronicles 13:2 He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you and if it is the will of the Lord our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our people throughout the territories of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites whoContinue reading “Incomplete Planning”
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”
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”
When!
Judges 13:12 So Manoah asked him, “When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule that governs the boy’s life and work?” Faith in action takes many forms. But when it happens, and you are looking for it, it is pretty easy to recognize. It doesn’t take any special formulas or have anyContinue reading “When!”
Spiritual Growth
Mark 4:29 There is a point in time when maturity has reached its intended goal. After nine months in the womb a baby signals that it is time to be born. Hormones are released that start the physical changes that lead to labor and delivery. The time of baby being in the womb isContinue reading “Spiritual Growth”
Spring Flowers
Mark 4:14 We recently moved to God’s Waiting Room, Florida! Two things we are learning about gardening down here. The first is that the soil is sand. I mean it, sand. I am 45 miles from the coast and I am still at the beach! The second is that it is always planting seasonContinue reading “Spring Flowers”
Direct Approach
Mark 1:25-26 Sometimes a direct approach is the best approach. Jesus is confronted with a screaming, truth revealing man possessed by a demon in a synagogue during a worship service in which He has been the guest speaker. My response might be to ignore him, after all, my reputation is on the line. IContinue reading “Direct Approach”
The Twenty-Plus-Nine’s
Psalm 29, 59, 89, 119, 149 Today’s reading is the longest set of psalms in our series. So get ready to read. “Give it up to the LORD!” Almost like a late night TV show host introducing his next guest is how Psalm 29 begins. “Give a nice welcome to the LORD.” “Heeeerrrrres the LORD.” Continue reading “The Twenty-Plus-Nine’s”
The Arnold Journey 