A Hefty Task
Last week we thought about the huge task Jesus gave his disciples to Go out Two by Two. They were to carry the message from Jesus, about Jesus—"The kingdom of…
Go Out Two by Two
Have you ever thought about how the twelve disciples might have reacted when Jesus said he was sending them out two by two? Evidently Jesus decided the time had come…
Worn-Out Lady
Do you ever feel worn to a frazzle? Coming and going with way too much activity. Or responsibilities reaching mountainous heights? I think back to when I was younger. I…
Moses’ Mother
Last week we discovered that Moses' mother was Jochebed. (See "Who Was Jochebed?") We found her to be quite the innovator by hiding baby Moses from the hand of Pharaoh's…
Wonderful Counselor
We think of a counselor as a good thing. Indeed, a competent counselor, especially one with a Christ-filled heart, is a transforming helper. The people walking in darkness have seen…
Noah’s Ark – Part 3
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 8. TAKE CARE OF YOUR ANIMALS AS IF THEY WERE THE LAST ONES ON EARTH. What due diligence Noah must have felt as he cared for the animals. What a…
Trust and Assurance
Thank you once again for your many comments and encouragements. I will take one more blog to share things learned in this six-week ordeal. I had gone several days to…
Act FAST!
Thank you, dear friends, for your many words of encouragement, care, and prayer. (See Hospital) So much has happened that I haven't been able to respond to all your comments,…
Nehemiah – Planning and Action
God has given Nehemiah a concern for his Jerusalem homeland. He feels called to do something about the crumbling wall around the city. During four months of prayer, God led him…
Nehemiah – Praying Leads to Opportunity
Last week, we found Nehemiah weeping, mourning and fasting over the devastation of the wall in Jerusalem. Four months later, he continues praying about the matter and senses that God…