Therefore do not worry or be anxious (perpetually uneasy, distracted), saying, ‘What are we going to eat?’ or ‘What are we going to drink?’ or ‘What are we going to wear?’ For the [pagan] Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; [but do not worry,] for your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) HisContinue reading “Antidote for Anxiety (Part 1)”
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Trust and Obey
Some time later, God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.” “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” The next morningContinue reading “Trust and Obey”
Jehovah Jireh: Our Provider
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? – Matthew 6:26 (ESV) Observing the events of our days, it is easy to see the main concern of the world around us – theContinue reading “Jehovah Jireh: Our Provider”
Get Rid of It!
Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel…And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not like his father and mother; for he put away the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had made. Nevertheless he persisted in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who had made Israel sin; he did not departContinue reading “Get Rid of It!”
Jeroboam’s Error (Part 3)
Jeroboam thought to himself, “Unless I am careful, the kingdom will return to the dynasty of David. When these people go to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices at the Temple of the Lord, they will again give their allegiance to King Rehoboam of Judah. They will kill me and make him their king instead.” So on the adviceContinue reading “Jeroboam’s Error (Part 3)”
Jeroboam’s Error (Part 2)
Jeroboam thought to himself, “Unless I am careful, the kingdom will return to the dynasty of David. When these people go to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices at the Temple of the Lord, they will again give their allegiance to King Rehoboam of Judah. They will kill me and make him their king instead.” So on the adviceContinue reading “Jeroboam’s Error (Part 2)”
Jeroboam’s Error
Jeroboam thought to himself, “Unless I am careful, the kingdom will return to the dynasty of David. When these people go to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices at the Temple of the Lord, they will again give their allegiance to King Rehoboam of Judah. They will kill me and make him their king instead.” So on the adviceContinue reading “Jeroboam’s Error”
Waiting on the LORD
When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, came to kill them, Daniel handled the situation with wisdom and discretion.He asked Arioch, “Why has the king issued such a harsh decree?” So Arioch told him all that had happened. Daniel went at once to see the king and requested more time to tell the king whatContinue reading “Waiting on the LORD”
Omniscient God
When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, came to kill them, Daniel handled the situation with wisdom and discretion .He asked Arioch, “Why has the king issued such a harsh decree?” So Arioch told him all that had happened. Daniel went at once to see the king and requested more time to tell the kingContinue reading “Omniscient God”
Have a Little Chat
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. – Matthew 6:6 (NLT) Prayer is fundamental to our relationship with God in terms of our Christian growth and development. We are changed for good whenContinue reading “Have a Little Chat”
Hills and Valleys 