Today, in 2 Kings 10, we read about Jehu and his reign in Israel. The Lord commissioned him become the next king, and to remove Ahab’s family and exact judgment for all of the evil and idolatry that had been committed. And Jehu started out in great Zeal for the Lord, executing those in Ahab’s... Continue Reading →

As I prepare for a break of a “to be determined” length, I am reminded of the importance of spending time with You. With the potential of hardships coming to the body of Christ, putting You first is going to require Your people to stay close to You. If we look at Asa’s reign (2... Continue Reading →

What crazy times we live in. With hostility around us and uncertainty in life, work and the volatile state of politics, it would be easy to say, “Father, save me from this hour!” If we look to the One who should be our model, Jesus, we will see a different outlook. In John 12, Jesus... Continue Reading →

I have read the story of Jephthah many times (Judges 11). His faith in God to provide him with victory is impressive, yet his vow was foolish. Every time I have walked away from it with the importance of watching what we vow, looking more towards Matthew 5, where Jesus warns about vows (or swearing... Continue Reading →

In Judges chapter 8, the Lord has handed what’s left the Midianite army over to Gideon, but Gideon still needs to pursue them and finish them off. They look to two groups that should have been willing to support them with food, yet those who could have helped wanted to see that they were successful... Continue Reading →

As we continue along in the book of Joshua, we see that Joshua was responsible for sharing with the tribes of Israel what there inheritance would be. With all of the challenges that the people went through because of their disobedience to God, you would think that they would get it. unfortunately, this is not... Continue Reading →

Lately, it seems as though politicians, and politics, is polarizing Christians, turning spiritual siblings against one another. I am reminded as I read Joshua 5 that this isn’t to be the case. Are you for us or them? The answer was, neither. He was going to fight with them, but when asked which side he... Continue Reading →

Written over three thousands years ago (going with conservative dating), Deuteronomy helps us to see the cycle of revival - rebel, rebuke, repent, rescue, and rest (taught in OT classes). The Lord blesses them, they turn away from Him, He punishes them, they repent of their sins, and He rescues them (or sends someone to... Continue Reading →

Having a new puppy has made it clear that our house wasn’t as clean as we might have thought. Our little man has found all sorts of things that we have missed. And when he gets up, we need to make sure that the house is all set, or he will find whatever is out... Continue Reading →

There seems to be so much fear today over what is to come. There is fear over Coronavirus... there’s fear over riots... there is fear over elections... and right now I think that there is starting to be a fear over what’s next in 2020. Caution and concern are completely logical in times such as... Continue Reading →