Author Archives: LaraLex

Some of the people went out anyway on the seventh day, but they found no food. The Lord asked Moses, “How long will these people refuse to obey my commands and instructions? They must realize that the Sabbath is the Lord’s gift to you. That is why he gives you a two-day supply on the sixth day, so there willContinue reading “Disobedient People”

We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. For even Christ didn’t live to please himself… – Romans 15:1-3 NLT In today’s scripture, the Apostle Paul wasContinue reading “Looking Out for You? (Part 2)”

“Who is this fellow David?” Nabal sneered to the young men. “Who does this son of Jesse think he is? There are lots of servants these days who run away from their masters. Should I take my bread and my water and my meat that I’ve slaughtered for my shearers and give it to a bandContinue reading “Looking Out for You?”

Then the man bowed down and worshiped the Lord, saying, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his kindness and faithfulness to my master. As for me, the Lord has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.” – Genesis 24:26-27 NIV IContinue reading “Divine Intervention”

Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous. — Romans 5:18-19 NLT While meditating on Genesis 2: 15-17, IContinue reading “Choices! – The Hope (Part 3)”

But the Lord God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden—except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.” – Genesis 2: 16-17 NLT The serpent … asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat theContinue reading “Choices! (Part 2)”

The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he placed the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil…The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it.Continue reading “Choices!”

…Everyone was amazed and said “Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?” Then they scoffed, “He’s just the carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas. All his sisters live right here among us. Where did he learn all these things?And they were deeply offendedContinue reading “Move On!”

One day Samuel said to Saul…Now listen to this message from the Lord! This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has declared: I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from Egypt. Now go and completely destroy the entire Amalekite nation…1 Samuel 15:1-3 NLT Just to give a littleContinue reading “All God Commands (Part 2)”

Noah did everything just as God commanded him. – Genesis 6:22 NIV I’m reading through the book of Genesis presently and it surprises me how every time I read it, different things catch my attention. Today’s verse caught my attention regarding Noah. In Genesis, when we are first introduced to Noah, the Bible says, “…NoahContinue reading “All God Commands”