As we finish up Hosea, we see a beautiful representation that would have been freely understood by people who rely on the land to live (Hosea 10:12). Sowing and reaping... They are told that they have plowed wickedness and reaped injustice, but the call for God’s people is to sow righteousness. How are we, as... Continue Reading →
Holding Our Gaze…
I remember my wedding day (almost 30 years ago). I remember the moment that my beautiful wife became visible at the end of the aisle. I know that we had been told to look around and take in all that was going on around us, but once I caught a glimpse of her, I couldn’t... Continue Reading →
Do We Fear the Lord or the Lions?
In 2 Ki. 17, people were imported to Israel from all over Assyria, and lions came and were devouring them. They knew this was a sign, so they asked the king to send them a priest who could teach them how to worship the Lord of the land. So the priest began to teach them what it... Continue Reading →
What More Would You Have Me Do?
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 →
How quickly we can lose sight of Him…
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 →
Father, Save Me From This Hour?
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 →
Take It Back…
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 →
Exhausted But Pressing On…
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 →
Can’t Please Everyone…
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 →
On the Lord’s Side!
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 →
Along the Multicolored Road 