Because people are what we can see, we see people and the circumstances they can create for us as the source of our troubles. That’s simply not true. The Bible says that Jesus Christ is the Author and Finisher of my faith. That makes Him Lord of my blessings. It also makes Him Lord of … Continue reading Lord of my distresses
After rebelling against God and refusing to go into battle to take the Promised Land, God turned Israel’s words against it and condemned that generation to forty years of wandering in the wilderness (Numbers 14:28-34). The only ones of that generation who would survive that punishment would be Joshua and Caleb. Hearing the news, “the … Continue reading Life After Disobedience
The original escape plan for Israel from captivity in Egypt was a relatively straight line. And then the polling results came in. As God had commanded, Moses sent twelves spies into the land of Canaan. Their job was to go into this land flowing with milk and honey and come back with an intelligence report. … Continue reading According to the poll numbers
For all the problems that life puts on our plate, we need to remember that no matter how big our problems, our God is greater than them all.
We live in the information age, but there's so much of it that it all just becomes noise. And much of the information we get isn't even good. In the midst of all this noise, wisdom cries out: Proverbs 8:6 KJVHear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall … Continue reading Just Listen
The distance that grows between us and God is self-inflicted.
I am best when I am broken.
John the Baptist is the last of the Old Testament prophets. I know we do not see him until the Gospels, but he was a prophet in the true Old Testament sense. He spoke of the coming Messiah, only he actually got to see Him and announce His actual arrival: “Behold! The Lamb of God!” … Continue reading Desert Training
Maybe right now you're on a path that does not make sense. Take heart because the steps of a good man are ALL ordered by the Lord.
Yesterday I read a quote that said: “God is not Who you think He is. He is Who He says He is.” It is a powerful and true saying. During His ministry, Jesus had a turning point moment where He lost a great many followers because He challenged their conceptions of Messiah on that very … Continue reading God is not Who we think He is
Grace in Waves 