Tag Archives: Scriptures

Faith From The Beginning 1/20/2024

Speaking Boldly AFTER each test Abraham’s faith becomes stronger. In Genesis 18 we have wonderful evidence of this fact. Here Abraham becomes the great prevailing intercessor for his backslidden nephew, Lot. The wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah had reached its … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 7

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does Through You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4b-7 for background to this section. God has to work in us before He can work through us. It is much easier for … Continue reading

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Praise The Lord 1/19/2024

The Lord Watches Over Us! Oh, the joys of those who delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/19/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Matthew 11:28

Friday January 19, 2024 Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Not all sinners are weary of sin. There are many who as yet have no need of a … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/19/2024

Cosmic, Creation, Chaos Psalm 148 is cosmic in scope and comforting in message. It’s a depiction of how Yahweh brought order to chaos in the very beginning. Yahweh put the heavens, heights, angels, hosts (His armies), sun, moon, stars, and … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 6

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does Through You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4b-7 for background to this section. From last lesson: However, Paul made it clear that we do not need to experience exactly the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/18/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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It Is the Lord!

Thursday January 18, 2024 John 20:28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” “Give Me to drink.” How many of us are set upon Jesus Christ slaking our thirst when we ought to be satisfying Him? We should be … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/18/2024

Destructive People Some destructive people don’t realize the carnage they leave in their wake. Others intentionally cause rifts and pain, driven by selfish motives. Jude’s letter, which contains succinct prose, startling imagery, and a swift warning, is unlike anything we … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 5

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does for You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4a, 8-11 for background to this section. God is glorified through our trials. When Paul reported what God had done for him, a … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/17/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Philippians 2:13

Wednesday January 17, 2024 Philippians 2:13 It is God who works in you. God has not two ways for any of us; but one; not two things for us to do which we may choose between; but one best and … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/17/2024

When It’s Really Urgent The urgency of God’s work is easily lost on us. But to the early church, Jesus’ return seemed imminent. We get a sense of this urgency in Peter’s second letter, where he writes that every moment … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 4

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does for You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4a, 8-11 for background to this section. He is in control of trials. “For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/16/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Corn In Egypt

Tuesday January 16, 2024 Genesis 42:1-2 When Jacob learned that there was grain for sale in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why do you look at one another?” And he said, “Behold, I have heard that there is grain … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/16/2024

I Will Laud Your Deeds I grew up in a family of stoics. Through example, my siblings and I were taught to keep our emotions to ourselves. Displays of excessive affection or sorrow were regarded with some suspicion, and this … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 3

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Is to You – Continued Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. – 2 Corinthians 1:3. Praise Him because … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/15/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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