“But God gave him no inheritance here, not even one square foot of land. God did promise, however, that eventually the whole land would belong to Abraham and his descendants – even though he had no children yet. God also told him that his descendants would live in a foreign land, where they would beContinue reading “The Unforgiven”
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Are You Qualified?
“See how I used him to display My power among the peoples. I made him a leader among the nations. You also will command nations you do not know, and peoples unknown to you will come running to obey, because I, the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, have made you glorious.” (IsaiahContinue reading “Are You Qualified?”
Feeling Entitled?
“Since we have planted spiritual seed among you, aren’t we entitled to a harvest of physical food and drink? If you support others who preach to you, shouldn’t we have an even greater right to be supported? But we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than be an obstacleContinue reading “Feeling Entitled?”
Free Will
“But the slave may declare, ‘I love my master, my wife, and my children. I don’t want to go free.’” (Exodus 21:5 NLT) Did you know the phrase “free will” is not used in the King James Version of the Bible, but the expression of a person’s will is implied in hundreds of verses throughoutContinue reading “Free Will”
Why Serve?
“Then the devil took Him up and revealed to Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. ‘I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,’ the devil said, ‘because they are mine to give to anyone I please. I will give it all to you ifContinue reading “Why Serve?”
Where Did the Love Go?
“Long ago the Lord said to Israel; ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT) It’s easy to love when things are going well, not so much when the bottom drops out. We tend to equate an easy life with beingContinue reading “Where Did the Love Go?”
Seeing Our Work As Sacred
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) We’re tempted, especially as a new believer, to view what we do to earn a living as “ours,” and what we do in and throughContinue reading “Seeing Our Work As Sacred”
Whose Kingdom Are You Seeking?
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33 NLT) Imagine you are lost in the forest. You had a little bit of water and a few energy bars, but they’re long gone. The days turn into nights and now you’re without energy,Continue reading “Whose Kingdom Are You Seeking?”
Walking With Jesus 