Shepherds

Shepherds

Shepherds “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I...
Serious Business

Serious Business

Serious Business “Achan replied, “It is true! I have sinned against the Lord, the God of Israel. This is what I have done: When I saw in the plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them...
Praise the LORD

Praise the LORD

Praise the Lord “Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore.  From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.”  Psalm 113:2-3 In this month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving Day I’m reminded of one of...
Seek His Face

Seek His Face

Seek His Face “My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 To seek God’s face means to pursue personal and intimate fellowship with Him. God Himself initiates this picture of His favor and acceptance when He instructs the priests...
Learn, Do, Teach

Learn, Do, Teach

Learn, Do, Teach “For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.” Ezra 7:10 Ezra was a Jewish priest who lived during a tumultuous time for the nation of Israel. Israel had lived in...
Scripture Everywhere

Scripture Everywhere

Scripture Everywhere “Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:9 When our kids were young my wife discovered chalkboard paint at a local crafts store. It’s very cool. The part of your wall you paint with it can be written on as...