Numbers 11:1: “Now when the people complained, it displeased the Lord; for the Lord heard it…” For starters. I don’t want to displease the Lord. So I paused right here and was reminded of Philippians 2:14, “Do everything without complaining Continue reading Complaining, Doubt, & Cravings (Numbers 11)
Something heavily on my heart lately is my own sin. I don’t know if it’s simply because I’ve been having a particularly frustrating bout with some little foxes or what exactly… some of it has felt nearly overwhelming – like Continue reading Chief Sinner (1 Tim 1:15)
No one who abides in Him [who lives and remains in communion with and in obedience to Him–deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] commits (practices) sin. No one who [habitually] sins has either seen or known Him [recognized, perceived, or understood Him, Continue reading Habitual Sin & Knowing God (1 John 3:6)
Exodus 31:14 You shall keep the Sabbath, therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes it shall surely be put to death; for whosoever does any work on it, that person shall be cut off from among his Continue reading Sabbath (Ex 31:14)
As believers we are called to be holy. We sing about it and talk about pursuing it. But when push comes to shove, holiness is serious business and we need to make sure we are ready.
So I started the book of Leviticus this morning. I’ve read it numerous times before, so honestly it was with a little regret that I finished the exploits of Exodus and headed into the heart of the law in Leviticus. Continue reading Communion (Leviticus 1-2)
Today God highlighted Jeremiah 33:3 to me, so I decided I should stop to chew on it! Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 Call – Continue reading Call (Jeremiah 33:3)
My parents got me a Chronological Bible for Christmas. Today I reached the portion where the Israelites have made it out of Egypt and are at the edge of the Red Sea and the Egyptians are bearing down on them. Continue reading Waiting for the Red Sea to Part
I feel like God’s been showing me our faith is not based on being unwavering in the ways that we typically think of – if it were, we would be in big trouble! God intimately knows our fickle hearts. I Continue reading What does faith look like?
This morning the Lord took me to the book of Jonah. He’d talked with me a few months ago about Jonah & Not Missing God’s Plan, so I was curious to see what He’d have to show me today… You Continue reading Jonah and the fear of the Lord
