Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” But the men who had gone up with him said, “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” And they spread among the Israelites a bad report … Continue reading
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 Have you ever had a member of your family look at you in such a way that you knew what they were saying, even though they didn’t say a word? … Continue reading
“He also says, “In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.” Hebrews 1:10 Nobody knows the exact date of Jesus’ birth, and yet His birth has divided all of history to A.D. and B.C. He never, so far as we know, wrote a … Continue reading
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 God will never overlook sin. He cannot, because God is holy. By His holiness He has sworn that sin will be punished. If God were to let sin go … Continue reading
“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” 1 Corinthians 1:27 The people God chooses to do His work are often plain, simple folks. Look at the twelve men Jesus chose to be His disciples. Fishermen, a tax … Continue reading
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 When we ought to be enjoying victorious, abundant lives…what happens? Fear creeps in, gets a grip on us and we miss out on the joyful life. We lose many opportunities for joy because of … Continue reading
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” Philippians 3:13 Nehemiah was a man who knew how to get alone with God. He fasted, prayed, and wept, then God told him what to … Continue reading
“God has delivered me from going down to the pit, and I shall live to enjoy the light of life.” Job 33:28 On the night of Jesus’ arrest, Peter denied Jesus…three times! In spite of his lack of loyalty, Jesus extended an invitation of mercy to Peter and said, “Come and dine.” There on the … Continue reading
“For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 How powerful it is when we work together in unity! Have you ever wondered why Canadian geese always fly in a “V” formation. The lead goose is moving the wind resistance for the rest of them. While he is … Continue reading
“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, … Continue reading