Ramblings of a Jesus-follower, husband, father, pastor, adjunct professor, writer, and someone who really needs to exercise more
It is easy to develop a negative attitude if we simply look at all of the difficulties and injustices around us. It is when we look to our God and our eternal reward that we can gain a positive perspective.
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If we were living life all on our own, especially in light of how some people mistreat use, life would be lonely and scary. But, we aren’t alone if we are a Jesus-follower. So we should cry out to the Lord who can help us.
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God is a refuge to those who are in trouble. But what does that mean? I seek to briefly explain that concept in this article.
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It’s not enough to believe God’s Word. It’s not even enough to have faith in God’s Word. The intentions of the original biblical authors, led by the Holy Spirit, were that we trust in the Lord and His Word.
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So many Jesus-followers think that they must demonstrate a certain level of faith in order to please the Lord. Yet, we read in Scripture that He meets us where we are.
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While we sometimes think we are at the mercy of people who are hurtful, we must realize that it is ultimately God who is in control of our life and that of others.
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When life gets hard, where do you look for help? The Psalmist calls us to look above us.
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3 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 22 Thessalonians 2Daniel 6Psalms 112-113 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 112:7 (CSB): “He will not fear bad news; his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): We all know what fear is. And we know what it’s like to be […]
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3 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 162 Corinthians 9Ezekiel 23Psalms 70-71 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Samuel 16:4 (CSB): “The king said to Ziba, ‘All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!’ ‘I bow before you,’ Ziba said. ‘May I find favor with you, my lord the king!’” Reflections on Today’s […]
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7 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Joshua 14-15Psalms 146-147Jeremiah 7Matthew 21 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Joshua 14:12 (CSB): “Now give me this hill country the Lord promised me on that day, because you heard then that the Anakim are there, as well as large fortified cities. Perhaps the Lord will be with me […]
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