So the men took some of their provisions, but did not ask counsel from the Lord. Joshua 9:14 This short but significant verse in the story about the Gibeonites deceiving the Israelites is one worth studying and remembering. Joshua and the men of Israel looked at the evidence – old bread, worn sandals, and burst …
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The Problem with Henny Pennys
“Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:23 ESV In 1823, Just Mathias Thiele published an early version of the Henny Penny story in the Danish language. In Thiele’s untitled account, a nut falls on Kylling Kluk’s back and …
Lessons on Discipline
For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews …
On the Wrong Side of Fear
So Jezebel sent this message to Elijah: “May the gods strike me and even kill me if by this time tomorrow I have not killed you just as you killed them.” Elijah was afraid and fled for his life… 1 Kings 19:2-3 (ESV) She was a powerful foe, one who could send a mighty man …
Living for Today
To get ahead of myself – to rely on my resources, my ‘wisdom,’ my self-sufficiency, is to anticipate the future without the grace God provides anew each morning to meet that day’s needs.
ACCEPTING CHANGE
Guest post by author Nancy Lewis-Shelton “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.” (Hebrews 13:5-6 NIV) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart. I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) “Be strong and courageous. Do not …
Walk in His Power
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT If you scroll through social media, you will undoubtedly notice posts like, “You are a rockstar,” “There’s no limit to what you can do,” “Believe you can and you’re halfway there,” “Tap into …
All my days
“God, You knew my unformed substance. All my days that You have ordained for me were written in Your book before I was ever born.” Psalm 139:16 Today, my husband turns 74. Throughout his years, Len has witnessed God’s hand upon his life over and over again. Three times, he had to be resuscitated: the …
Wait
By Russell Kelfer, copyright 1995 Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried. Quietly, patiently, lovingly, He replied. I pleaded, and I wept for a clue to my fate, And the Master so gently said, “Child, you must wait.” “Wait? You say wait??” my indignant reply. “Lord, I need answers, I need to know why. Is your hand …
Where Are the Other Nine?
On the way to Jerusalem, he (Jesus) was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers . . . Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at …