‘Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the river flows. There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the salt water fresh; so where the river flows everything will live.‘ Ezekiel 47:8-10 I remember my first time. After a full day of hiking in the mountains, the crystal-clear stream … Continue reading Water, by Lori Altebaumer
“Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, be we an imperishable crown.” 1 Corinthians 9:25, CSB I recently had to have one of my back molars crowned. For those who have never endured this lovely dental procedure, the basic idea is that they take a mold of … Continue reading Crown, by Kristi Ann Hunter
He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. Psalm 147:8 NIV In the UK, we are in a season of Harvest Festival in our local churches. We don’t have horns of plenty and fanciful arrangements of exotic fruit and wonderful vegetables — it is … Continue reading Rain, by Catherine Hutton
Jesus will not break a crushed reed, and he will not extinguish a smoldering wick. Just wait; he will bring triumph from the trial. Matthew 12:20, Becky’s No-nonsense Paraphrase Trials Teach Truth Since my sister left this side of eternity, Matthew 12:20 often echoes in my mind. The idea of being battered but secure pulls me … Continue reading Trial, by Becky Antkowiak
For this reason it is crucial for us to pay especially close attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved to be firm, and every violation and disobedience received a just payback, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Hebrews … Continue reading Neglect, by Melissa Carey