The biblical new year is almost upon us! I was just having a little prayer time looking forward to the new year, and I thought I’d share some of what I wrote in my journal. I hope this gives you encouraging food for thought. “Heavenly Father, “I thank You for the new year which is … More Prayer for the Biblical New Year
Proverbs 14:22 — “Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.” This verse contains a good nugget, and I’m finally getting around to writing a few thoughts about it. I think it’s cool that Solomon chose the phrase “devise good” rather than merely “do good” to contrast … More Devise Good
I’m finally getting around to writing Part 2 of this post. If you haven’t read Part 1, I encourage you to do so via this link: Preserve Our Intentions – Part 1. Today’s post focuses on 1 Chronicles 29. The chapter opens with King David speaking to the assembly of Israel regarding preparations for the … More Preserve Our Intentions – Part 2
I recently finished reading 1 Chronicles and came across some passages in the last two chapters that I found quickening and encouraging. I’ve broken this post into two parts. The title may not make much sense until part 2, so hold your horses! Let’s dive in. Near the end of King David’s life, he assembled … More Preserve Our Intentions – Part 1
Shalom everyone! I am writing this post on Yom Teruah, i.e. the Day of Trumpets/Shouting. A few years ago, I wrote a post called Wake Up Call in which I covered a few highlights of this appointed time. Today, I wanted to throw in an additional nugget to chew on from Nehemiah chapter 8. Some … More A Time for Rejoicing
In Matthew 10:29-31, Yeshua said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7 reads similarly, “Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them … More More Valuable Than Many Sparrows
Recently I’ve been thinking about expectations. In one usage of the word, an expectation is simply a belief that something will happen in the future. Often, an expectation leads us to take an action of some kind. If I expect a sunny day next week, for example, I might plan a kayaking trip. If I … More Expectations and the Need to Live with Open Hands
Hey everyone! Saw this on a church sign a few weeks ago and thought it was worth sharing: “The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.” Sometimes it’s easy to forget the seemingly small things we can do to make an impact. There’s nothing wrong with having big dreams and visions for ministry, but … More The Smallest Deed
Hello everyone! The Biblical new year is almost upon us. Last night, I read Romans 12 and thought it was very fitting as we step into this new season. This relatively short chapter is jam-packed with practical encouragements and exhortations. I don’t have anything to add. Just let these words sink in as you ponder … More New Year Exhortation
This has been a challenging final semester at college. Lots of late nights and long hours of studying. A few weeks ago, after having just completed my first week of the semester, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. It had been a tiring week, and I was having difficulty feeling at rest about things as … More Though Youths Grow Weary
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