But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15-16 This encouragement offered by … Read More about A Parent’s High Calling
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I AM
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:14 This is one of the most thought-provoking passages I’ve ever encountered. God said, “I AM WHO I AM…” …in a way that means we can ponder Him … Read More about I AM
Learn…Love…Lift in Prayer II
It’s already the 27th of the month again… Twenty-seven is becoming a number with special significance for me. Even though it’s an odd number. (I generally prefer even numbers. And yes, I’m aware this makes me quirky…among other things.) Ever since the widespread focus last month on the 27-million slaves in the world today, I’m beginning to associate … Read More about Learn…Love…Lift in Prayer II
Enemy Tactics
“And [Moses] called the name of the place Massah and Meribah, because of the quarreling of the people of Israel, and because they tested the Lord by saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?” Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim.” Exodus 17:7-8 I’ve had reason to ponder some chapters in Exodus lately. And … Read More about Enemy Tactics
Patience
A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 Last week’s Monday Minute dealt with forgiveness. Forgiveness is not always easy to offer. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a way we could avoid practicing forgiveness so frequently? I think we just might uncover that secret today. … Read More about Patience
The Right Seeds
Take a “field trip” with me? Join me at the edge of a field, vast and broad. The soft brown earth stretches ahead of me as far as I can see. Long mounded rows reveal the plow’s path. I take a deep breath and inhale the rich, musty aroma of fertile earth. Yes, this soil has … Read More about The Right Seeds
Gaze in Silence
Do you ever wonder how to discern God’s will? Numerous volumes have been written on this subject, so I don’t hope to offer any new insights. But I was intrigued recently by a biblical example. The text is Genesis 24. It was time for Abraham’s son, Isaac, to marry. Abraham wanted to choose a … Read More about Gaze in Silence
Forgiveness
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 Forgive and forget! Such a common phrase… and such an impossibility. Do we have to forget in order to forgive? Thanks be to God, no. If we did, I fear none of us would have the slightest … Read More about Forgiveness
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