“It is finished.” John 19:28-30. Three of the most powerful words uttered by a human. Ever. When Jesus declares the ultimate victory as he slips into death, people watching probably didn’t fully grasp what he meant. The crowd likely thought he was giving up his life. And of course, he was. But what they didn’t know, … Continue reading Finished by Debb Hackett
Seed, by Debb Hackett And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, Mark 4:26 (NIV). In chapter four of Mark, Jesus was obviously feeling like some yardwork was in order (my interpretation). He delivered the Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Growing Seed, and the Parable … Continue reading Seed by Debb Hackett
“A wise person will hear (listen) and increase in learning…” Proverbs 1:5a NASB (emphasis by me – listen is used in many translations). I have a little sign hanging on my desk that reads, “Listen and Silent are spelled with the same letters.” I originally had it for our school room (we homeschooled our kids all the way through) and … Continue reading Listen by Kimberley Woodhouse
In today’s Word on Wednesday, we are treated to a beautiful reminder that we are held by the Lord, even when the earth disappears beneath our feet. “So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold … Continue reading Held, by Becky Antkowiac
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days (Daniel 6:10 NKJV). My husband gets up … Continue reading Custom, by Lori Altebaumer