Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12 NIV) It’s the beginning of another year and before we know it, it too will pass. Realizing how fleeting life can be Moses asked God to “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart ofContinueContinue reading “Number Your Days”
Category Archives: Old Testament
New Year, New You
This is what God says…“Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it?” (Isaiah 43:19 MSG) It’s that time of year again when many of us will be making new year resolutions that we probably won’t keep.ContinueContinue reading “New Year, New You”
He Makes Everything New
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (Revelation 21:5 NIV) The new year is a great reminder of the fact that God is in the business of making new things. From Genesis to Revelation, we seeContinueContinue reading “He Makes Everything New”
Forgetting the Worse, Remembering the Worthy
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV) I heard a message once about the need to forget the hurtful things that someone said or did to us, if we’re to live a victoriousContinueContinue reading “Forgetting the Worse, Remembering the Worthy”
Have You Unwrapped His Gift Yet?
“You love those who hate you and hate those who love you. You have made it clear today that the commanders and their men mean nothing to you. I see that you would be pleased if Absalom were alive today and all of us were dead.” (2 Samuel 19:6 NIV) When King David was toldContinueContinue reading “Have You Unwrapped His Gift Yet?”
Hanukkah
The Temple of God was then dedicated with great joy by the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the people who had returned from exile. (Ezra 6:16 NLT) When the Jerusalem Temple was rebuilt, the Israelites celebrated its dedication with joy. The word “dedication” in today’s passage translates the AramaicContinueContinue reading “Hanukkah”
O Little Town of Bethlehem
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you,one whose origins are from the distant past. (Micah 5:2 NLT) Last year, I was blessed to finally visit Israel, the land where Jesus was born, ministered and died. I touredContinueContinue reading “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
It’s a Boy!
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given. (Isaiah 9:6 NIV) When my brother was born (after six girls!), it truly was good news for our family and friends. After all, in the culture I come from, having a son is a big deal (I still think girls are justContinueContinue reading “It’s a Boy!”
The Prince of Peace
He shall be called Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 ESV) We all long for peace – peace with God, others and ourselves. Lest we think we’re the only ones, let’s recap to 2,000 years ago when the Jews living under Roman rule prayed for the promised Deliverer Who would be called the Prince of Peace.ContinueContinue reading “The Prince of Peace”
Unearned Rewards
Some time later King Xerxes promoted Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite over all the other nobles, making him the most powerful official in the empire. (Esther 3:1 NLT) Even though the previous chapter ends with Mordecai saving the king’s life and his deed being noted in the king’s records, the next chapter begins withContinueContinue reading “Unearned Rewards”
Rising with the Son 