Romans 12:18 It’s All About Perspective Paul reminds the Romans reading his letter: If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. What if you are finding the situation in which you are nearly impossible? What do you do then? First, you return to his words at the beginning of this chapter: I exhort you or I […]
Amos 7 to 9 In chapter 3 God asks Amos a question: Can two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? In reading scripture we find some personalities who walked with God such as Enoch, Moses and others. All had one thing in common: they understood God’s ways. Enoch walked with God and […]
Ezekiel 15 to 18 In the NT Jesus told three parables about things or people that were lost and found. One is about a family with two lost boys who were lost both physically and spiritually. Ezekiel’s four parables mirror this story in many ways because it is true, parables are earthly stories with a heavenly […]
Isaiah 40 – 42 Job and Isaiah offer the same questions from God: Can anyone compare to Me? Does any idol resemble me in form or attributes? The answer should be a resounding NO! In fact, Paul wrote to the Romans: For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, because they are […]
Isaiah 36-37 In the 30’s Al Capone ruled Chicago. He taunted those who did not want to pay him for protection and if they didn’t, he took note and sent his thugs to “take care of the problem.” Sennacherib was the Capone Hezekiah faced. His thugs were Rabshakeh and his contingent. They mocked God and […]
Do you realize that there may be no tomorrow…EVER! How does that grab you? 2Chron 33 King Manasseh was evil to the max. God sent his prophets to speak to him but as this chapter reveals, he paid no attention to them. Fast forward; God decided enough is enough so he sent the Assyrians to take […]
1Chron 9 Yesterday, the world watched as Notre Dame Cathedral, an international treasure burned. The pictures were sent around the world and we watched with tears. Centuries before another international treasure burned, God’s holy Temple. However, in God’s graciousness, the Judahites taken captive by King Nebuchadnezzar never saw the Temple burned. The loss of both is/was […]
If you have raised a godly child, consider yourself blessed. Do you know of a parent that needs some godly counsel? Why not disciple them? 2Kings 20-24 Although Hezekiah was a good king, he was not a faithful father. His son Manasseh was the worst of the worst! The Chronicle writer tells us however that […]
What do you do when you don’t get your own way? This story in 1Kings 21 reveals the truth of Jer 17:9 “The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? God lists Covetousness, Deceit, Murder under the heading “all things God hates.” Yet, like King Ahab, we quickly push those under the rug when we want […]
2Samuel 22 What do you do when you come to the realization that through all of life’s struggles God has been at your side? When you look back do you take time to journal or sing praises? David took an entire chapter to share his mindset and his praise to God for His loving kindness. He […]
