Here’s a nugget from a passage I read in Jeremiah a few days ago: Jeremiah 18:1-10 — “The word which came to Jeremiah from YHWH saying, 2 ‘Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.’ 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. 4 But … More Another Vessel
My dad and I had a good discussion about a passage in 2 Chronicles recently. I wanted to share some of what we talked about. The passage is about Jehoshaphat, one of the kings of Judah. Although Jehoshaphat made some serious missteps (2 Chron 18, 19:2, 20:35-37), he did much good during his reign and … More But Our Eyes Are On You
This morning, I read the account in Isaiah 36 of when Sennacherib king of Assyria set out to invade the cities of Judah in the days of King Hezekiah. Sennacherib sent one of his henchmen, Rabshakeh, to Jerusalem with a large army (verse 2). When Rabshakeh arrived at the wall of Jerusalem, he spoke a … More “Do Not Answer Him”
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
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