It was a sad story.All of Judah had been taken to Babylon, leaving behind only a handful of the poorest people under the leadership of Gedaliah, an appointee of Babylon. The only problem was, Gedaliah had been murdered (See Jeremiah 41)! Scared to death, all of the...
It is always so much better when we do things God’s way!
"Peter interrupted, 'Rabbi, this is a great moment! Let's build three memorials — one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah.' He blurted this out without thinking, stunned as they all were by what they were seeing." (Mark 9:5-6 MSG) Sunrise is moments away, and I...
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." (Matthew 11:28-29 KJV)God is omnipotent. It always amazes me that He has...
"Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (James 4:14 NIV)When I was young, I was lonely, despite being one of four children close in age. My sisters read romance comic...
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV)"Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.: (Ephesians 5:17 ESV) Four little words, thy will be done. Do you know what...
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)I was a Sophomore in High School and I dreamed of being a football star. During...