“But you promised!”There is a special bond in relationships where promises are made and kept. When a promise fails, the feelings of disappointment can discourage us and even break the trust we feel towards one another. God’s promises will always be fulfilled. We may not always be able to reconcile the circumstances in our lives […]

“What did you just say?” We don’t always pay attention when people are talking to us. Sometimes we listen but don’t really hear. When Samuel was a boy with Eli, the Lord spoke to him and he didn’t realize it. Nathan also heard from the Lord and carried His message to David. As the people […]

Ruth 2:12 May the LORD reward your efforts! May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the LORD God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection.” John 10:7–10    So Jesus said again, “I tell you the solemn truth, I am the door for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves […]

Judges 5:3   Hear, O kings! Pay attention, O rulers! I will sing to the LORD! I will sing to the LORD God of Israel! Psalm 67:1–4    May God show us his favor and bless us. May he smile on us. (Selah) Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all […]

Joshua 1:8 This law scroll must not leave your lips. You must memorize it day and night so you can carefully obey all that is written in it. Then you will prosper and be successful. Matthew 13:22–23  The seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness […]

Deuteronomy 18:15   The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you—from your fellow Israelites; you must listen to him. Psalm 34:8   Taste and see that the LORD is good. How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him. “Are you listening to me?” I may […]

“Who made this mess!”Few people thrive in the midst of chaos. Each one of us has a certain level of tolerance for the messes and clutter around us. Defilement is more than just a mess. God’s promises relating to the Land are directly connected to His people’s faithfulness. At times, He exiled them specifically due […]

“Be Holy – for I am Holy?”The English word “holy” has origins in the word “whole.” It carries with it the idea of being wholly devoted to God. Holiness is more about devotion than just doing things the right way. Our example of wholehearted devotion is God Himself. Have you ever thought about that? We […]

“Well, what do you know?”This expression usually comes after an unexpected discovery; someone or something comes through in times of trouble, and we feel good. The Exodus from Egypt is a centerpiece in God’s redemptive history. As the people crossed the Red Sea, they felt good and rejoiced! The truths revealed in God’s setting His […]