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“The Israelites secretly did against the Lord their God things that were not right.”  2 Kings 17:9a Reading the history of the Israelites between their walkout from under Pharaoh’s thumb in Exodus through the books of Kings and Chronicles can be fascinating, inspiring, and very exasperating. They experience miraculous freedom and provision from their omnipotentContinue reading “no secrets”

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 In this time of tumult, when everything seems upside-down, it’s hard to talk about things other than all the insanity. Whether it’sContinue reading “get me outta here”

Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.  Psalm 145:3 Frustration happens. Whether it’s little things, like hitting every red light, or bigger things, like dealing with those “sandpaper people” at work. Yes, and there are the really big things as well—cultural, political, even global issues we really can’t doContinue reading “if you must vent, vent to God”

Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life…                   Deuteronomy 30:19 I was reading Isaiah’s astoundingly accurate prophecy of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. How He was pierced for our rebellionContinue reading “criminal’s choice”

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 Like smoke from a smoldering campfire, hate seems to be rising to permeate the air. The media message repeats, “division, division, division,” generating anContinue reading “a reminder from a reluctant prophet”

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9 “Just follow your heart!” We hear it all the time, especially among friends or acquaintances discussing big (or not-so-big) decisions to be made. You and I have most likely been given this counsel—or maybe even given it. But, accordingContinue reading “follow your heart?”

“I am the LORD, and I do not change.”     Malachi 3:6 You hear it constantly. Things like, “This is the new norm,” and “it’ll never be the same,” and, of course, “everything’s changed.” Yes, this is most certainly true when we look around at our circumstances. In fact, I don’t even know what would be on aContinue reading “nothing’s changed”

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3:15 Maybe it’s because I was alone for 24 hours in my house (which generally isn’t the case). But, despite the waves of blaring praise music and inspiring podcasts and completeContinue reading “what makes you bold?”

“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 Have you ever been in a crowd of people—even among friends—and still felt all alone? Or, maybe, you’ve experiencedContinue reading “fully known. completely loved.”

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.  Matthew 7:15 Throughout the Bible—in both the Old and New Testaments—we are warned about false teachers and deceptive teaching. For example, Ezekiel and Jeremiah cautioned the Israelites of “prophets” going around proclaiming that their words were from God.Continue reading “hunting wolves”