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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Tribe of Levi = us, the royal priesthood. What implications can that mean for us today? For starters, all of us are called to minister in the name of Jesus. The task does not belong to the leadershi... [see more]
Tribe of Levi = us, the royal priesthood. What implications can that mean for us today? For starters, all of us are called to minister in the name of Jesus. The task does not belong to the leadershi... [see more]
Friday, February 23, 2018
Just so everyone is clear on the message of this chapter, there are two covenants: one made with Moses (the one in the Old Testament, one we are reading today) and the new one (which is fulfilled by J... [see more]
Just so everyone is clear on the message of this chapter, there are two covenants: one made with Moses (the one in the Old Testament, one we are reading today) and the new one (which is fulfilled by J... [see more]
Thursday, February 15, 2018
God can be very practical and specific, especially as He guides us in future pursuits (our destinies, our next business ventures/plans, etc).
God can be very practical and specific, especially as He guides us in future pursuits (our destinies, our next business ventures/plans, etc).
Monday, February 12, 2018
Interesting... instead of 10% (tithe), God asked for 0.2% from fighting men 2% from the people. It may seem as if the “tithing” requirements were set lower here, but as we can see, the thanks offe... [see more]
Interesting... instead of 10% (tithe), God asked for 0.2% from fighting men 2% from the people. It may seem as if the “tithing” requirements were set lower here, but as we can see, the thanks offe... [see more]
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Our lives are in God's hands. When we are sick, depressed, successful, or even die, nothing is beyond the knowledge and ability of our God
Our lives are in God's hands. When we are sick, depressed, successful, or even die, nothing is beyond the knowledge and ability of our God
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Our being zealous (as the Lord is) toward the things in His heart pleases Him.
Our being zealous (as the Lord is) toward the things in His heart pleases Him.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Balaam failed to see two chapters ago... but God restored him to be able to see the things of God.
Balaam failed to see two chapters ago... but God restored him to be able to see the things of God.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Verses 20 and 22 seem like a contradiction.... and this may be a bit extra biblical, but I think in this case, God was just allowing Balaam's hunger for money. I can probably find Scriptures where pro... [see more]
Verses 20 and 22 seem like a contradiction.... and this may be a bit extra biblical, but I think in this case, God was just allowing Balaam's hunger for money. I can probably find Scriptures where pro... [see more]
Friday, January 26, 2018
Let us trust in what God's going to do, and follow through even when things do not make sense to us. Let us obey when what God is telling us does not fit our logic.
Let us trust in what God's going to do, and follow through even when things do not make sense to us. Let us obey when what God is telling us does not fit our logic.
Monday, December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas everyone! Jesus' death and atonement for our sins blesses us and shows us God's glory ... even today, even now.
Merry Christmas everyone! Jesus' death and atonement for our sins blesses us and shows us God's glory ... even today, even now.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
The Detour, the roundabout way As I continue my journey of life with God, I see life is never a straight path. I may see something that God is pointing me to, but it is often not direct—get-it-now ... [see more]
The Detour, the roundabout way As I continue my journey of life with God, I see life is never a straight path. I may see something that God is pointing me to, but it is often not direct—get-it-now ... [see more]
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Lord Protects You In our journeys of life, we find instances when we feel as if God is far away and not covering for us. These verses show us that when we remain in Him, as His children, we are p... [see more]
The Lord Protects You In our journeys of life, we find instances when we feel as if God is far away and not covering for us. These verses show us that when we remain in Him, as His children, we are p... [see more]
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Speaking against the culture It was not reasonable for some nobody to speak to the highest official in a superpower country. In fact, Pharaoh was worshiped as a god. Who would dare speak to him witho... [see more]
Speaking against the culture It was not reasonable for some nobody to speak to the highest official in a superpower country. In fact, Pharaoh was worshiped as a god. Who would dare speak to him witho... [see more]
Monday, December 16, 2013
Hardened Heart Sometimes, we don't want to believe that God exists. We harden our hearts and prevent our ability to be receptive to His promptings. We do this particularly when arrogance/pride, rejec... [see more]
Hardened Heart Sometimes, we don't want to believe that God exists. We harden our hearts and prevent our ability to be receptive to His promptings. We do this particularly when arrogance/pride, rejec... [see more]
Thursday, December 12, 2013
“Is that so, and who is the Lord? Why should I listen to him and...” This is the question that tacitly gets asked in our private moments, when we are in a rush, or maybe when we are involved in a... [see more]
“Is that so, and who is the Lord? Why should I listen to him and...” This is the question that tacitly gets asked in our private moments, when we are in a rush, or maybe when we are involved in a... [see more]
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
80% of success is being there. I hated that phrase, especially when I wanted to miss classes or sometimes even work. But it is true in many cases, that even if you were to come to class and doze off ... [see more]
80% of success is being there. I hated that phrase, especially when I wanted to miss classes or sometimes even work. But it is true in many cases, that even if you were to come to class and doze off ... [see more]
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Our doubts—let it grow to firm convictions. Throughout Scriptures, we see people who do mighty things for God filled with doubts—whether that is Abraham, Moses, or Gideon. When they first encoun... [see more]
Our doubts—let it grow to firm convictions. Throughout Scriptures, we see people who do mighty things for God filled with doubts—whether that is Abraham, Moses, or Gideon. When they first encoun... [see more]
Monday, December 9, 2013
God's Timeline. We tend to rush—just as our culture tells us to—to do this, do that; you need to be successful at a young age; you need to multitask more, and be better! Yet, time is all in God's... [see more]
God's Timeline. We tend to rush—just as our culture tells us to—to do this, do that; you need to be successful at a young age; you need to multitask more, and be better! Yet, time is all in God's... [see more]
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Your ability to bless—your prayers. Many people cower when they look at a hard situation, and fall back to “well, maybe we can pray.” When finding a mate, a job, something or anything, and time... [see more]
Your ability to bless—your prayers. Many people cower when they look at a hard situation, and fall back to “well, maybe we can pray.” When finding a mate, a job, something or anything, and time... [see more]
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
The story unfolds. Genesis ends with a happy ending—Jacob and his brothers are saved from the famine, and the brothers reunite. God promises Jacob that he and his family (and their descendants) wil... [see more]
The story unfolds. Genesis ends with a happy ending—Jacob and his brothers are saved from the famine, and the brothers reunite. God promises Jacob that he and his family (and their descendants) wil... [see more]
Monday, December 2, 2013
Let us be grateful for our experiences. Let's consider our attitudes. Do we say, “God why did you put me in my life's circumstances—it's terrible! I bet no one else goes through what I go through... [see more]
Let us be grateful for our experiences. Let's consider our attitudes. Do we say, “God why did you put me in my life's circumstances—it's terrible! I bet no one else goes through what I go through... [see more]
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
It is beyond my power to do this, but God can. Looking at our own abilities, our record of failures and even our dire-looking present circumstances, we shrink and say, there's nothing good that can c... [see more]
It is beyond my power to do this, but God can. Looking at our own abilities, our record of failures and even our dire-looking present circumstances, we shrink and say, there's nothing good that can c... [see more]
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Pre-Thanksgiving—The Lord is with you! You will be successful! Verse 2 says, “The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did” and verse 23 says, “The Lord was with him and cau... [see more]
Pre-Thanksgiving—The Lord is with you! You will be successful! Verse 2 says, “The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did” and verse 23 says, “The Lord was with him and cau... [see more]
Monday, November 25, 2013
God's ways may not fit into our logic and understanding. Bizarre that such stories like this are kept in the Bible. We would think the Bible would keep records of good things and expected “kindness... [see more]
God's ways may not fit into our logic and understanding. Bizarre that such stories like this are kept in the Bible. We would think the Bible would keep records of good things and expected “kindness... [see more]
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Trusting in God for the Dream. We often end up settling. Do you know that God has an awesome plan for you—to accomplish something significant and meaningful? Throughout Joseph's story, we don't kn... [see more]
Trusting in God for the Dream. We often end up settling. Do you know that God has an awesome plan for you—to accomplish something significant and meaningful? Throughout Joseph's story, we don't kn... [see more]
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Wash your hands and purify yourselves before the presence of God. There are times when you may feel God prompting you to do something or perhaps to meet Him somewhere. Before you go, check your heart... [see more]
Wash your hands and purify yourselves before the presence of God. There are times when you may feel God prompting you to do something or perhaps to meet Him somewhere. Before you go, check your heart... [see more]
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
The Unexpected. Many times, we rely on logic—what we know and understand—and let that be the governing factor of how we view our future and our current state. Here, Jacob was fearing for his lif... [see more]
The Unexpected. Many times, we rely on logic—what we know and understand—and let that be the governing factor of how we view our future and our current state. Here, Jacob was fearing for his lif... [see more]
Monday, November 18, 2013
Perseverance, Passion, Pursuit. Many times, we let go of our pursuits, dreams, and even the convictions we made before God. At times, we may be simply too tired to hold on to them, or we may let it g... [see more]
Perseverance, Passion, Pursuit. Many times, we let go of our pursuits, dreams, and even the convictions we made before God. At times, we may be simply too tired to hold on to them, or we may let it g... [see more]
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Who knows how your life will unfold? This chapter begins with Jacob's two wives, two sisters fighting over who will bear “more”, “better” children. Then the chapter closes with how Jacob mani... [see more]
Who knows how your life will unfold? This chapter begins with Jacob's two wives, two sisters fighting over who will bear “more”, “better” children. Then the chapter closes with how Jacob mani... [see more]
Friday, November 15, 2013
God owns the ability for us to have children. All throughout Genesis, we see a cycle of couples not being able to conceive, then God enables them to do so. For those of you not married, the difficult... [see more]
God owns the ability for us to have children. All throughout Genesis, we see a cycle of couples not being able to conceive, then God enables them to do so. For those of you not married, the difficult... [see more]
