“And though the city will be given into the hands of the Babylonians, you, Sovereign Lord, say to me, ‘Buy the field with silver and have the transaction witnessed.’” Jeremiah 32:25 NIV God had clearly spoken to Jeremiah of the coming captivity of God’s people and the destruction of Jerusalem …
My heart laments for Moab like a harp, my inmost being for Kir Hareseth. When Moab appears at her high place, she only wears herself out; when she goes to her shrine to pray, it is to no avail. Isaiah 16:11-12 NIV Religion without relationship is heartbreaking! Going through religious …
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 NIV Humility as a virtue is a major theme of both the Old and New Testaments. Humility dissipates anger, heals old wounds, and allows us to see the dignity and worth of all God’s people. …
“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know …
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from …
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1a NIV Father’s Day is one of those holidays that can illicit strong emotions in all of us. For some, the day will bring joy as they honor their dad …
Jeroboam built shrines on high places and appointed priests from all sorts of people, even though they were not Levites. He instituted a festival on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, like the festival held in Judah, and offered sacrifices on the altar. This he did in Bethel, sacrificing …
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the …
Then David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Let us now fall into the hand of the Lord for His mercies are great, but do not let me fall into the hand of man.” 2 Samuel 24:14 NASB David made a lot of mistakes in his life but …
“The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16 NIV When Jesus took on flesh and entered humanity, light shone in the darkness and hope was born. Without Christ there is nothing …