Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.” Matthew 13: 34-35 NIV Once upon a […]
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. Luke 1:50 I am noticing a peculiar situation, lots of my friends seem to be getting old! I am finding it interesting that what I always thought was old, I now realize I am that person. I grew up when the saying, “Don’t […]
I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. Rev 2:17b NIV What’s in a name? You listen for a particular name so you can pick up your pizza at the counter. When they hear their first and middle names, […]
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13 NIV What does freedom look like? How would you define freedom? If I asked a dozen people, most likely I would get a dozen different answers […]
Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. Deuteronomy 8:2 NIV What do you do when you find yourself in a wilderness? Lesly, […]
Therefore, come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you. And, I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 NIV If you were not one of the popular kids in […]
But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow. Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered. Psalm 60:4-5 (NIV) “A thoughtful mind, when it sees a nation’s flag, sees not the flag, but the nation itself.” These words […]
Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. Ecc 4:6 “Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” (AI Bernstein) Spring was anything but relaxing if you lived in the path of a busy tornado season or had kids in school. Memorial Day unofficially marked the […]
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name. Malachi 3:16 If parents were allowed to roll their eyes, I am sure the vast majority have done so or […]
But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. John 16:7 NIV But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will […]