Now when Pharaoh had let the people go, God did not lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines, even though it was near; for God said, “The people might change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” So when [Jesus] heard that [Lazarus] was sick, He then stayedContinue reading “The Scenic Route”
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Hymn Alert / A Testimony of “Through”
Following You is no guarantee of a problem-free life. Yes, I realize that’s an obvious point. But a point that I need reminded of, now and then. What you have promised is that You’ll stand beside me, that you’ll never leave me … never forsake me. And use all I walk through for Your glory.Continue reading “Hymn Alert / A Testimony of “Through””
When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality
This I know, God is for me. In God will I praise His word; in the Lord will I praise His word. Psalm 56:9-10a NCV If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 Beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith… Jude 20,21a NASB The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble,Continue reading “When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality”
Salsa and Life
“Lord, do You not care…?” Luke 10:40 ESV (38-42 for entire story) “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Job 13:15 NKJV This year, our daughter’s small backyard garden produced a bumper tomato crop, so with great anticipation, we set aside an entire day for me to show her the finer points ofContinue reading “Salsa and Life”
Ugly Packages
Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 NASB 1977 I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind. I am like a broken vessel. Psalm 31:12 BSB My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. Job 19:14 Indeed, we felt within ourselves that we hadContinue reading “Ugly Packages”
Real Questions
Gideon said to Him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about, saying, ‘Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hands ofContinue reading “Real Questions”
When the Sea Doesn’t Part
[Urged on] by faith the people crossed the Red Sea as [though] on dry land… Because of faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed for seven days [by the Israelites]. Others had to suffer the trial of mocking and scourging and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death;Continue reading “When the Sea Doesn’t Part”
Light and Momentary?
For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison. 2 Corinthians 4:17 NASB For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 ESV You meant evil against me, butContinue reading “Light and Momentary?“
Poke the Pain
“Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up.” Hosea 6:1 ESV For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. Job 5:18 BSB For you know that when your faithContinue reading “Poke the Pain”
Prep Work
Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood? Come and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his brothers listened to him. Then some Midianite traders passed by, so they pulled him up and lifted JosephContinue reading “Prep Work”
Devotions for Difficult Days 