“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God” Romans 13:1 ESV During this time of Covid and lockdowns, we have listened to health care authorities, and those in political power tell us what we can and cannot do; who w[...]
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. - John 10:28 ESV He shuffles next to the idling vehicles at the red light, dragging one leg in a noticeable limp, weaving in and out of the traffic. He grips a paper cup and displays it prominently so his purpose is clear. His hand[...]
Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” Exodus 3:13-14a ESV “I AM WHO I AM”. A statement full of power and authority, yet, full[...]
In my prayer time this morning, I had an image of a Base Camp. Here we are gathered at the Base Camp. We are packing our bags, buzzing around in anticipation of the journey we are about to embark on. Some people are double-checking equipment, looking over the map, questioning if they have the stamina, the endurance, the time, or[...]
Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 ESV Elisha’s servant had risen early and gone out and found the city surrounded by Syr[...]
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV In a time where many things are being questioned, in some cases, changed, what remains trustworthy? This is an important question to consider. While the rumbling under our feet might be louder than usual, I can almost guarantee there have been seasons of[...]
I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy. 2 Corinthians 7:4 ESV I once heard someone say, the key to avoiding getting hurt or offended was to keep your expectations low. As I reflected on my own life and choices in contrast[...]
"Is not your fear of God your confidence, and the integrity of your ways your hope? " Job 4:6 RSV Job 4 is a conversation between Job and his friends. Job is wrestling with the question: can mortal man be right before God? His friends are trying to convince him that there must be something wrong with him and he must repent. But[...]
And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman. Ruth 3:11 (We encourage you to read Ruth 3: It’s so good!) Today in your story, in your struggle, heaviness, burden, anxiety, like Ruth come to Jesus, our Redeemer and ask him to spread his win[...]
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish eve[...]
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