Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 NIV Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm34:8 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Blessed is the one who takes… Continue reading Blessed is the one who takes refuge in him
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If They Knew
Once upon a time, there was a rich man, expensively dressed in the latest fashions, wasting his days in conspicuous consumption. A poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, had been dumped on his doorstep. All he lived for was to get a meal from scraps off the rich man’s table. His best friends were… Continue reading If They Knew
The Privileged Life: 13 Ways to Pray for Israel and Ukraine
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces.’” (Psalm 122:6) Earlier this year, I walked through a hallowed spot deep below the surface of Jerusalem. Our tour group trekked through the Western Wall Tunnel, a skinny passageway that skirts alongside the precisely-hewn… Continue reading The Privileged Life: 13 Ways to Pray for Israel and Ukraine
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
“This Is Our Darkest Hour”: An Interview with Joel Rosenberg on Israel, Hamas, and Bible Prophecy
In this conversation with New York Times best-selling author Joel Rosenberg, we discuss the war in Israel, the attack by Hamas, and what this all means for students of Bible prophecy. Read the Full Transcript Below Greg Laurie: Hey everybody, Greg Laurie here with an exclusive interview with my friend Joel Rosenberg who is an absolute expert on… Continue reading “This Is Our Darkest Hour”: An Interview with Joel Rosenberg on Israel, Hamas, and Bible Prophecy
What Causes You to Look Up?
Last week, I wrote about this year’s Ig Nobel Prize for literature. The Ig Nobel, a humorous take on the more noteworthy Nobel Prize, “honors” achievements that cause us to laugh but also cause us to think. For example, this year’s psychology prize went to a small group of researchers who wanted to see how many… Continue reading What Causes You to Look Up?
How Did Jehoahaz And Jehoash Influence Israel?
The Kings of Israel had a significant impact on the lives of their subjects. Interestingly, some of these kings are less known… How did Jehoahaz And Jehoash influence Israel? Let’s take some lessons from the Bible. The entire existence of the Israelites called for the need for kings and rulers. As stubborn as they were,… Continue reading How Did Jehoahaz And Jehoash Influence Israel?
Exodus: The Oppression of Israel
Today I begin a series of studies on the book of Exodus. The book of Exodus describes the formation of Israel as a people chosen by God to carry out his work in the world. The book begins with events that occurred several years after the death of Joseph. The promises God made to Abraham… Continue reading Exodus: The Oppression of Israel
Moses Interceded For Israel With Great Results
What do we mean when we say that Moses interceded for Israel? Spiritual intercession means intervening on behalf of another person to the Lord through prayer. Here in Exodus, God showed us what it looks like when one intercedes for someone else. When Moses interceded for Israel, he found himself literally standing between them and… Continue reading Moses Interceded For Israel With Great Results
Will be Saved
And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has said, even among the survivors whom the LORD calls. (Joel 2:32 NIV) And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on… Continue reading Will be Saved