He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. Unjustly condemned, he was led away. No one cared that he died without descendants, Read more…
Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” (Gen. 22:5) After almost 20 years of service in a particular country of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Lord has led me and my family Read more…
1 Thessalonians 1 NLT We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people. For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also with power, for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance that Read more…
Numbers 27 NLT One day the Lord said to Moses, “Climb one of the mountains east of the river, and look out over the land I have given the people of Israel. After you have seen it, you will die like your brother, Aaron, for you both rebelled against my Read more…
Psalm 149 NLT For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them. Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds. (4-5) It is a mistake to think of God as cold, aloof, or far away. Read more…
Deuteronomy 9 NLT After the Lord your God has done this for you, don’t say in your hearts, ‘The Lord has given us this land because we are such good people!’ No, it is because of the wickedness of the other nations that he is pushing them out of your Read more…
Proverbs 15 NLT A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (1-2, 4) Words are more powerful Read more…
Proverbs 18 NLT The first to speak in court sounds right—until the cross examination begins. (17) We have a similar saying in many parts of the world; “there are two sides to every story.” I have watched enough courtroom dramas to know that this is true. People start off making Read more…
Proverbs 23 NLT My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right. Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord. You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed. (15-18) Nothing Read more…
Matthew 7 NLT Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy. Don’t throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you. (v. 6) I am not sure why we get so surprised when pigs act like pigs. They do what they do Read more…