Today If You Hear His Voice

Today If You Hear His Voice Today, if you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts. – Hebrews 4:7 John 10:14-28  14 I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep, and they know me,  15 just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep.Continue reading “Today If You Hear His Voice”

What is expected? ∙

What is expected? ∙ What does the LORD require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? – Micah 6:8 Deuteronomy 10:12 What does the LORD your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the LORD your God, and live in a way thatContinue reading “What is expected? ∙”

The Battle is the LORD’s ∙

The Battle is the LORD’s ∙ This is the LORD’s battle, and he will give you to us! – 1 Samuel 17:47 2 Chronicles 20:2-20  2 Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. . ..”  3 Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news andContinue reading “The Battle is the LORD’s ∙”

The Silent Erosion of Convictions

The Silent Erosion of Convictions People scoff at things they do not understand. Like unthinking animals, they do whatever their instincts tell them, bringing about their own destruction. What sorrow awaits them! For they follow in the footsteps of Cain, who killed his brother. Like Balaam, they deceive people for money. And like Korah, theyContinue reading “The Silent Erosion of Convictions”

Whom do you trust?

Whom Do You Trust? My eyes are always on the LORD, for he rescues me . . .. Psalms 25:15 Psalms 25:1-14  1 O LORD, I give my life to you.  2 I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.  3 No oneContinue reading “Whom do you trust?”

The New You ∙

The New You ∙ So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. – Galatians 5:16 John 3:3-7  7 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”  6 Humans can reproduce only humanContinue reading “The New You ∙”

Who has your back? ∙

Who has your back? ∙ I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, LORD, for you are a faithful God. – Psalms 31:5 Psalms 31:1-10  1 O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.  2 Turn your ear to listenContinue reading “Who has your back? ∙”

False Prophets – Ravenous Swindlers

False Prophets – Ravenous Swindlers I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock. – Acts 20:29 Matthew 7:15-20  15 Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.  16 You can identify them by their fruit, thatContinue reading “False Prophets – Ravenous Swindlers”

Turn to the Lord and see ∙

Turn to the Lord and see ∙ Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. – Jeremiah 5:21 Jeremiah 5:21-23  21 Listen, you foolish and senseless people, with eyes that do not see and ears that do not hear.  22 Have youContinue reading “Turn to the Lord and see ∙”