Thy love divine hath led us in the past,In this free land by Thee our lot is cast;Be Thou our ruler, guardian, guide and stay,Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way.This is the second stanza of the so-called National Hymn. The words were written by NewEngland pastor Daniel C. Roberts in 1876 toContinue reading “Thy Paths Our Chosen Way”
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Let’s Go For a Walk
When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty;walk before me, and be blameless. Genesis 17:1 ESV From the beginning to the end, the story of the Bible is the story of journeys. From Ur to Canaan, from Egypt to the landContinue reading “Let’s Go For a Walk”
Send the Arc from Here
“Who is able to stand in the presence of the LORD, this holy God?” they cried out. “Where can we send the Ark from here?” 1 Samuel 6:20 NLT One of the great values of a liberal arts education is that it teaches you to ask the right questions. If you ask howContinue reading “Send the Arc from Here”
The Cost of Love
“But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile,carry it two miles. GiveContinue reading “The Cost of Love”
They Did Not Consult the Lord 3
For the LORD gave me this command: ‘You must not eat or drink anything while you are there, and do not return to Judah by the same way you came.’” But the old prophet answered, “I am a prophet, too, just as you are. And an angel gave me this command from the LORD: ‘BringContinue reading “They Did Not Consult the Lord 3”
They Did Not Consult the Lord 2
So our elders and all our people instructed us, ‘Take supplies for a long journey. Go meet with the people of Israel and tell them,’ “We are your servants; please make a treaty with us.’” This bread was hot from the ovens when we left our homes. But now, as you can see, it isContinue reading “They Did Not Consult the Lord 2”
They Did Not Consult the Lord 1
Then the LORD took Abram outside and said to him, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That’s how many descendants you will have!” Genesis 15:5 NLT Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar. SoContinue reading “They Did Not Consult the Lord 1”
Idolatrous Memory
It was there at Gilgal that Joshua piled up the twelve stones taken from the Jordan River. Then Joshua said to the Israelites, “In the future your children will ask, ‘What do these stones mean? Then you can tell them, ‘This is where the Israelites crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’ Joshua 4:20-22 NLT TheContinue reading “Idolatrous Memory”
Kindness
But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each of you to her mother’s house. May the LORD deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. Ruth 1:8 ESV And he said, “May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have made this last kindness greaterContinue reading “Kindness”
Lack His Glory?
There is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, Romans 3:22b-24a ESV The Bible’s depth is a continual source of amazement to me. The central statement in the passage above is an example. One night recently IContinue reading “Lack His Glory?”
Called To Be Transformed 