‘So the cloud of the Lord was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the Israelites during all their travels.’ Ex 40:38 The word today takes us all the way back to the Old Testament, to the Israelites on their forty-year journey looking for the promised land. They’ve … Continue reading Cloud, by Debb Hackett
‘Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,’ Hebrews 12:1 NIV I love it when a big, hefty novel has a twisty plot that I … Continue reading Entangles, by Catherine Hutton
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 I really like you, but… you’re a strong candidate, but… I’d love to help out, but… For a tiny word, BUT has a lot to answer for. Those three letters routinely do more damage … Continue reading But, by Debb Hackett
Be perpetually prepared for opportunities to give a gentle and respectful explanation when people ask you to explain the hope they see in you. (1 Peter 3:15 Becky’s No-nonsense Paraphrase) In-your-Face Evangelism The churches we attended through my early life celebrated in-your-face evangelism. 1 Peter 3:15 always felt like a command to accost unbelievers, probably because … Continue reading Ask, by Becky Antkowiak
As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work. Colossians 1:10 The Message. Last spring, my friend and her husband tried growing tomatoes. With anticipation they carefully planted the seeds and nurtured them…batch after batch. Not a single plant flourished or even survived. They would either sprout … Continue reading Work, by Melissa Carey