The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father's family, and go to the land that I will show you. (Genesis 12:1 NLT) Like Abram, there was a time when I was called to take a step of faith. Although I was grateful that God wasn’t asking me toContinue reading "Do What God Says"
Christian Singles
Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him." (Genesis 2:18 NLT) When addressing single people, good-intentioned, married Christians are quick to quote the first half of this verse, “It is not good for the man to beContinue reading "Christian Singles"
Watch Your Step!
Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from Pharaoh's presence and traveled throughout Egypt. (Genesis 41:46 NIV) As a teenager, young Joseph had dreams of becoming someone great. However, it took many years and hardships for those dreams to become a reality. AsContinue reading "Watch Your Step!"
He is Irreplaceable
The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? WhatContinue reading "He is Irreplaceable"
The Gracious Hand of God
David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” (1 Chronicles 21:13 NIV) After committing the sin of taking a census of Israel, King David was given the option of choosingContinue reading "The Gracious Hand of God"
What’s in Your Dream?
Joseph had a dream. (Genesis 37:5 NIV) Can you remember the last dream that you had? Did you dwell on it for a moment and shrug it off afterwards, or did you ignore it altogether? I believe that God speaks to us even while we sleep, so we should try to understand the meaning ofContinue reading "What’s in Your Dream?"
Make It Plain
After Hezekiah had read the note from the king of Assyria, he took it to the temple and spread it out for the LORD to see. (2 Kings 19:14 CEV) The Assyrian king, Sennacherib, was threatening King Hezekiah of Judah. What I admire about Hezekiah is the manner in which he chose to respond toContinue reading "Make It Plain"
Sensitive Towards Others
But when she came to the man of God at the mountain, she fell to the ground before him and caught hold of his feet. Gehazi began to push her away, but the man of God said, "Leave her alone. She is deeply troubled, but the LORD has not told me what it is." (2Continue reading "Sensitive Towards Others"
Believe
Elisha replied, “Hear the word of the LORD. This is what the LORD says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.” The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the manContinue reading "Believe"
The Unseen Reality
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.Continue reading "The Unseen Reality"
Rising with the Son 