“He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken” (Psalm 62:2 ESV). The Psalmist in this verse refers to God as a rock, our fortress. The ancient Hebrew used the word tsur for rock, meaning strength and endurance or everlasting power. I searched deeper to understand how the ancient Hebrews used this … Continue reading Rock, by DiAnn Mills
“Yet he often withdrew to deserted places and prayed.” Luke 5:16 Life is a lot. Even when I only consider the elements that derive from having a family there’s health concerns, financial matters, activity schedules, scholastic endeavors, church activities, spiritual and mental growth pains, and the never-ending regularity of finding something to eat. That doesn’t … Continue reading Withdrew, by Kristi Ann Hunter
Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and cattle, scattered the money changers’ coins over the floor, and turned over their tables. John 2:15 I kid you not, my husband has the right to drive sheep over London Bridge. The honor dates back to medieval … Continue reading Drove, by Debb Hackett
Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, . . . was buried, and . . . rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. (1 Cor 15:3-4 NKJV) The Problem If your life depended on it, could you articulate the gospel? Could you effectively explain how to have a personal relationship with … Continue reading According, by Becky Antkowiak
Blessed is that man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not … Continue reading Drought, by Melissa Heiland