2025-02-09
Chasing Rachel and Getting Leah
Laban had two daughters, Rachel and Leah. The former was gorgeous and the latter had what the writer of Genesis calls an eye problem.
Read more..Laban had two daughters, Rachel and Leah. The former was gorgeous and the latter had what the writer of Genesis calls an eye problem.
Read more..We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
Read more..Psalm 33:13-22 • The Lord has all-encompassing knowledge of every detail of your circumstances. • He has complete understanding of the motives and intentions of everyone involved in your situation.
Read more..We must take our shaky faith and dig down deep to the foundation of our beliefs and strongly proclaim anew our trust in God.
Read more..A few weeks ago, fear crept in and wanted control of my days. Maybe you know the feeling—when you realize you’re worried about how-will-I and all the what-ifs for today, tomorrow, and 10 years from now.
Read more..The next thing God wants you to do is always the best thing for you. Dear Jesus, please help me understand the next thing You want me to do to become more like You
Read more..Our passion for God is the greatest tool we have when it comes to living a life free from fear.
Read more..“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:16 Are you being courteous in your demeanor? We represent the King.
Read more..Thought — Is there perhaps an alternative to your desired outcome that could surprise you into realizing it’s better than your wildest dreams? Go to God to ask for guidance, pleading for contentment in the waiting.
Read more..With God’s love, we don't ask, "Is it worth it?" but rather proclaim, "He is worth it!"
Read more..The gospel calls us to move toward those who are different, not away from them. Of course we need common sense and shouldn’t put ourselves in harm’s way.
Read more..God uses failures! Miss this truth and you miss your Glory Days. God’s grace is greater than your failures.
Read more..Sometimes God really surprises us with the people he decides to save. Saul of Tarsus comes to mind.
Read more..Without Jesus’ words we would be witnesses with nothing to say; without Jesus’ authority we would be ambassadors with nothing to do; without Jesus’ love we would be servants with nothing to give.
Read more..That verse looks great to me. I want God to make my paths straight. I want God to show me the way to turn, what to pursue, or what to walk away from. So sitting doing my morning devotion this verse was nice to digest.
Read more..“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the works of His hand” Psalms 19:1
Read more..Lord, thank you that your power is made perfect in my weakness. Thank you for the grace to persevere in my current reality. Help me to gladly accept all the grace that you want to give to me. May your power rest upon me for Jesus’ sake! Amen.
Read more..The yielded vessel is a sanctified vessel—cleansed and set apart from sin for God’s purposes. It is the yielded vessel that is a vessel of honor. 2 Timothy 2:21
Read more..When I consider the six billion people in the world - each having wisdom about life in their world - I realize how little wisdom each of us as individuals possess. Compared to God - next to zero.
Read more..As we allow Jesus to minister His cleansing and healing, God transforms our thoughts, emotions, desires, and actions, aligning our treasure with our heart.
Read more..“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)
Read more..We sometimes say Christmas is a Holy Day, but personally I forget that too often amidst the tinsel, TV, toys and boys. I forget that genuine joy comes from celebrating Emmanuel
Read more..One of my friend's favorite Christmas songs is "Mary, Did You Know?" In it the birth mother of Jesus is asked if she knows the importance and uniqueness of her baby boy. What did Mary think as Jesus grew to heal the sick, calm the storm, and walk on water?
Read more..Are you someone who has suffered emotionally, and perhaps physically at the hands of others? Have emotions such as anger, resentment, hate, hostility, bitterness and revenge entered your heart and mind?
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