Author Archives: DrH

Failure to communicate? “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” – Mark 4:23  Mark 4:23-25  23 Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”  24 Then he added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given– and you will receive even more.Continue reading “Failure to communicate?”

Hide and seek The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. – Luke 19:10 Luke 19:1-10  1 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich. 3 Zaccheus was trying to see whoContinue reading “Hide and seek”

Battered Will you stay mad at us forever? Will you remain angry throughout future generations? – Psalms 85:5 Psalms 85:1-11  1 LORD, you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel.  2 You forgave the guilt of your people – yes, you covered all their sins.  3 You held back yourContinue reading “Battered but”

Recalculating In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 16:1-3  1 We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.  2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.  3 Commit your actions to the LORD,Continue reading “Recalculating”

It might have been As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God! – Psalms 42:1 Psalms 42:1-11  1 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appearContinue reading “It might have been”

The illusion of control For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth. – Ecclesiastes 3:1   Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me if you have understanding. – Job 38:4 Job 42:2-6  2 “I know that you can do anything, and no one can stopContinue reading “The illusion of control”

A spirit of contentment So we can say with confidence, “The LORD is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” – Hebrews 13:6 Deuteronomy 31:3-8  3 The LORD your God himself will go over before you.  6 So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid andContinue reading “A spirit of contentment”

Nehushtan Hezekiah broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the sons of Israel burned incense to it; and it was called Nehushtan. – 2 Kings 18:4 Ezekiel 14:3-6  3 “Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced things that will makeContinue reading “Nehushtan”

Sentinel chickens O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the LORD. – Isaiah 62:6 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6  1 Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we do not really need to writeContinue reading “Sentinel chickens”

Life without regretFor to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21 Philippians 1:6-20  6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.  12 Now I want you to know, brethren, thatContinue reading “Life without regret”