Hannah’s Song

Hannah’s Song For all the earth is the LORD’s, and he has set the world in order. – 1 Samuel 2:8 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Then Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in the LORD! The LORD has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. No oneContinue reading “Hannah’s Song”

Vigilant Flexibility

Vigilant Flexibility See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. – Ephesians 5:15 Ephesians 5:15-19: So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants youContinue reading “Vigilant Flexibility”

Does God Depend on Our Help?

Does God Depend on Our Help? I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” – Psalms 16:2 Job 22:2-3 Can a person do anything to help God? Can even a wise person be helpful to him? Is it any advantage to the Almighty if you areContinue reading “Does God Depend on Our Help?”

Obedience Without Respect Is Hypocrisy

Obedience Without Honor Is Hypocrisy And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote. Because of this, I will once again astound these hypocrites with amazing wonders.Continue reading “Obedience Without Respect Is Hypocrisy”

When Absolutes Collide

When Absolutes Collide Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God; the LORD is one. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. – Deuteronomy 6:4-6 John 7:22-23 ButContinue reading “When Absolutes Collide”