In the thirty-seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin of Judah, Evil-merodach ascended to the Babylonian throne. He was kind to Jehoiachin and released him from prison on April 2 of that year. He spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and gave him a higher place than all the other exiled kings in Babylon. 2 KingsContinue reading “But God”
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A Choice
Always be joyful.Never stop praying.Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies,but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil. Now may the God ofContinue reading “A Choice”
Abomination
A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. Proverbs 11:1 ESV The word “abomination” (Heb. to’ebah) occurs disproportionately often in the book of Proverbs. It refers to something that is particularly disgusting to Yahweh. In Proverbs it is used to describe an interesting variety of persons, objectsContinue reading “Abomination”
Plans
We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:1-3 NLT At least four times in the Psalms (33:10) and the Proverbs (16:1, 9; 19:21)Continue reading “Plans”
Slow to Anger
A man shows intelligence by his forbearance; it is his glory when he overlooks an offense. Proverbs 19:11 JPSV But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 NLT Does itContinue reading “Slow to Anger”
There is a Way
There is a way before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. Proverbs 16:25 NLT My teacher and friend, Dr. Dennis Kinlaw, used to say, “I don’t know how old I was before I ever saw [something] in the Bible.” I used to smile and roll my eyes because he knew theContinue reading “There is a Way”
Holy Sabbath
“Tell the people of Israel: ‘Be careful to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between me and you from generation to generation. It is given so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy. You must keep the Sabbath day, for it is aContinue reading “Holy Sabbath”
Doors
Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone will open the door, I will come in and eat dinner with him Revelation 3.20 I am the door. Whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out and find pasture. John 10:9 One of my childhood memoriesContinue reading “Doors”
Listen To My Voice
All these terrible things happened to you because you have burned incense to idols and sinned against the Lord. You have refused to obey him and have not followed his instructions, his decrees, and his laws.” Jeremiah 44:23 NLT These words were spoken by Jeremiah to the Judean people who had seen the Temple burnedContinue reading “Listen To My Voice”
Revealing Thoughts
“This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.” Luke 2:35-36 NLT ThisContinue reading “Revealing Thoughts”
Called To Be Transformed 