Scripture: Romans 8:30 “After God made that decision of what his children should be like, he followed it up by calling people by name. After he called them by name, he set them on a solid basis with himself. And then, after getting them established, he stayed with them to the end, gloriously completing what [...]
Scripture: Exodus 20:24 “Build for me an altar made of earth, and offer your sacrifices to me. Build my altar wherever I cause my name to be remembered, and I will come to you and bless you.” Observation: The difference between the altar to God and the the temple for God are strikingly different. Initially [...]
Scripture: Ezekiel 3:10-11 “Let all my words sink deep into your own heart. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ Do this whether they listen or not.” Observation: Occasionally Nicole asks me to relay a message to someone. [...]
Scripture: It’s been weeks since I’ve come across a verse that spoke to me. Observation: My journaling times had been so rich. I’m really enjoying the blogging aspect – it connects something I’m excited about doing to my morning devotions, and that makes me excited about the habit. I’ve been purposeful about inviting the Lord [...]
Scripture: Song of Songs 4:9 “You have ravished my heart, my treasure, my bride. I am overcome by one glance of your eyes, by a single bead of your necklace.” Observation: Though tempted to journal about the armor of God, I don’t get enough opportunities to journal about my wife. Just a couple nigts ago [...]
Scripture: Proverbs 27:7 “Honey seems tasteless to a person who is full, but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.” Observation: This verse makes me think of worship at church. I just don’t enjoy it. I have a hard time with the style, the presentation, and … a multitude of other things. However – [...]
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8 “Now that Timothy has brought us good news of your faith we were comforted about you, for now we really live (or, NLT, It gives us new life).” (abbreviated NASB) Observation: There is something inspiring about watching people grow in Christ. It strikes me particularly with the current cultural mindset that [...]