The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:10 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about But those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
Month: September 2023
The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society
In the bustling streets of Jerusalem, a group of Pharisees and scribes brings a woman caught in the act of adultery before Jesus. They were testing his wisdom and adherence to Mosaic law. They ask whether she should be stoned, as the law prescribes. Jesus responds with the famous words, “Let him who is without… Continue reading The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society
What Are You Missing?
FOMO, it’s a thing. In fact, Psych Central recognizes it as a valid mental disorder requiring therapy. While predominately connected to social media addiction, it seems its tentacles reach into other areas such as social gatherings, events, even the latest gossip or news. The constant question, “What Are You Missing?” drives most people to literal distraction. In all of… Continue reading What Are You Missing?
Was Achsah’s request too bold?
By Elizabeth Prata You do not have, because you do not ask. (James 4:2b) So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! (Luke 11:13) The second scripture above from Luke is a… Continue reading Was Achsah’s request too bold?
Jesus is Cheering for You!
Have you ever felt like you just wanted to quit this thing called the “great race” of life? That’s your spiritual legs ache and you would much rather sit on the side of the road and have a good pity party than take one more step? I certainly have. And then I think of my… Continue reading Jesus is Cheering for You!
The Ananias and Sapphira Story
An interesting event happened in Acts chapter 5. It relays a story to us about a man called Ananias along with his wife Sapphira. Throughout the Bible, God has revealed many devastating events. We find most of them in the Old Testament, but the New Testament has its share also. At the end of Acts 4,… Continue reading The Ananias and Sapphira Story
To a Generation of Young Adults Who Don’t Want Kids
As I reflect on the ways God has used my life to push back against the armies of darkness, it isn’t the books I’ve written that occupy the most space on the shelves of my mind. Nor is it the Bible studies I’ve taught or mission trips I’ve taken. It’s my sons: Eli, Noble, Judah,… Continue reading To a Generation of Young Adults Who Don’t Want Kids
LOVE LIKE JESUS
Scripture Verse: “As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34) Love one another. Of all the “one anothers” found in Scripture, loving one another ranks the highest, according to God. Love is included in the two Great Commandments He gave to the ancient Israelites, which Jesus reinterated during His time on… Continue reading LOVE LIKE JESUS
Who You Are? (1st Peter 1:1-12)
Every so often, when we approach Scripture, it’s important to know and understand why the Lord spoke them into existence, who did He send it and who are the readers. Peter, one of twelve disciples, loved of the Lord, wrote this letter to believers who had to scatter because of persecution under Nero.. These were… Continue reading Who You Are? (1st Peter 1:1-12)
The Great Supper: You can eat, or you can be eaten
By Elizabeth Prata The culmination of the age of man ends with two great feasts. In one, believers will dine with the glorious King of all Kings! “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunderpeals, crying, “Hallelujah!… Continue reading The Great Supper: You can eat, or you can be eaten