PSALM 96 Passing judgment on other people, with serious life consequences riding on the decision, is not an easy thing. Because we are people with flaws, we may not always make the right judgments. While the justice systems of our world might struggle and fail due to the inherent failings of the humans that manage them, we … [Read more…]
2 TIMOTHY 4:9-10 As I went on my way, I observed a few industrious ants busily going about their routine of carrying items to build. I thought to myself, there are much greater things happening around the world than the building of sand piles! But the fact is that the ants were in a world of … [Read more…]
2 KINGS 22:8-13 One a certain Sunday, a pastor, invited three children to locate several scrolls with Bible verses written on them that he had hidden within the Church. He told them that once they found them and read the words aloud, he would give them a prize. You should have seen those youngsters! They ran, … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 2:11-22 Hadrian’s Wall is one of Britain’s major ancient tourist attractions. Located in Northern England, it is one of the most remembered achievement of the Roman emperor who came to power in AD 117. As many as 18,000 Roman soldiers manned this 73-mile-long barrier, constructed to keep the northern barbarians from invading the south. Hadrian … [Read more…]
EXODUS 18:13-26 A clergyman was invited by his daughter to officiate at her wedding. But there was one main problem – he would have to play three distinct roles that could be in conflict. He would be the officiating minister, the father of the bride, and the wedding photographer! Have we ever felt as though we were … [Read more…]
GALATIANS 6:7-10 The universe is built on laws. Throughout history, scientists have known that everything in our universe is ruled by law. The whole world of physical science is ruled by law. You talk about everything from astronomy to agronomy, biology and botany, zoology, all these fields of study are absolutely predictable because the universe is … [Read more…]
JEREMIAH 18:1-10 When God wanted to teach the prophet Jeremiah an important spiritual lesson, He moved him to come down to the potter’s house. In this unlikely setting, God showed Jeremiah how clay can be molded and destroyed by the potter’s hand. God was warning Jeremiah that the people of Judah should make God their number … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 1:1-3 “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.” The above lyrics were written by Johnson Oatman Jr and may offer the inspiration behind what has become a gratitude journal or keeping … [Read more…]
JEREMIAH 7:1-12 We have very beautiful churches in the world today. Many of them are architecturally unique. The most beautiful place of worship in Jeremiah’s day was the temple in Jerusalem, which King Josiah had repaired and restored (2 Chronicles 34-35). It was attractive on the outside and on the inside. The people were captivated by the … [Read more…]
MARK 6:30-44 “Give ye them to eat” (Mark 6:37). This was Jesus’ instruction to His disciples. An enormous crowd had gathered to hear Him. As it started getting late, the disciples got nervous and suggested that He send them away so they can go and look for something to eat. It was clear that they did … [Read more…]
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