“May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you.”1 Samuel 3.17 Background In the last passage, we read of Samuel’s birth and his mother’s vow to dedicate him to God. When he was old enough, he went to live with the prophet Eli… Continue reading Attitude Check: Are Our Prayers Selfish? (1 Sam 3.17)
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Do not let your heart envy sinners
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD . (Proverbs 23:17 NIV) Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD . Proverbs 23:17 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Do not let… Continue reading Do not let your heart envy sinners
Giving up: Signs you should surrender to God’s plan
In life, there are moments when you find yourself tirelessly pursuing a dream, only to stumble again and again. It’s akin to pursuing a mirage. Each effort feels like grasping at fleeting shadows. In this case, you hang on to the encouraging quote, “One day, you will thank yourself for not giving up.” Yet, in… Continue reading Giving up: Signs you should surrender to God’s plan
Come to me
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.(Matthew 11:28 NIV) Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew11:28 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Come to me.
Low-tech can win from high-tech, small from big, slow from fast, lie from truth
Better is not hardwired in creation for triumph, but goodness is! The IDF and the US Army belong to the most modern. They can do things no one dreamed of a year ago. However, … Short-Term Setbacks “[Sometimes,] the race is not won by the swift, nor the battle by the strong.” (Ecclesiastes 9:11) Swatting… Continue reading Low-tech can win from high-tech, small from big, slow from fast, lie from truth
Jericho Is Coming Down
After Joshua led the children of Israel across the Jordan river, Jericho was the first battle which they encountered. Jericho had huge walls surrounding the city and they made sure that no one went in or came out to keep out Israel. God’s strategy for Joshua was to march around the city once for six… Continue reading Jericho Is Coming Down
Seeking God, Not Likes: Breaking Free from the Approval Trap — Vaneetha Risner
I’ve been a pleaser for as long as I can remember. In elementary school, I couldn’t figure out what to pack for lunch until I saw what other people were bringing. In my first job, I kept wearing the clothes that people complimented me on, discarding the more comfortable ones that I preferred. Even now… Continue reading Seeking God, Not Likes: Breaking Free from the Approval Trap — Vaneetha Risner
10 Ways Your Pastor Wishes You Would Pray For Him
Today is a good day to thank God for your pastor. It’s Pastor Appreciation Month, and I hope you’re on the lookout for ways to honor and encourage your pastors. I know I speak for many when I say that the pastors at my church work countless hours to make sure that our congregation and community… Continue reading 10 Ways Your Pastor Wishes You Would Pray For Him
Lifting Up
After Job lost his family and all his possessions, three of his friends came and sat with him for a few days. They took turns speaking to Job and admonishing him about his condition. Eliphaz spoke and suggested that perhaps Job was not pure in all of his ways. He admonished Job to return to… Continue reading Lifting Up
Standing In The Gap
The Israelites went from Egypt toward the land God promised to give to Abraham and his descendants. Moses, however, found himself standing in the gap between the people and God. Why did he need to stand in the gap? Before crossing the Jordan River, twelve men went to spy out the land. The reports from… Continue reading Standing In The Gap