God’s faithfulness to keep His promises in spite of our messy, human lives remains constant. Jacob, in trouble and fearing for his life, made a promise to God at Bethel that if he returned safely he would make Bethel a place of worship. Years passed and God kept His part of the promise. Jacob … [Read more...] about January 24: God’s Faithfulness
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January 12: God Knows – Job 32-34
Have you ever spoken for God to pass judgement on others? It happens so easily, even to the best of people. We see someone that we know little about, and assume that we know their situation, and God’s view of it. Despite the many Bible verses warning against it, we judge people for their apparent … [Read more...] about January 12: God Knows – Job 32-34
January 10: That’s Wisdom – Job 24-28
Like Job, we live in a world where injustice often appears to go unpunished. It’s impossible to ignore the stories in the news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities, or to ignore the human suffering caused by wars engulfing entire regions of the world. In my own city, my heart breaks for the … [Read more...] about January 10: That’s Wisdom – Job 24-28
January 3: Genesis 8-11 – Choices
The reward of obedience and the consequences of disobedience are two powerful reminders of our choices. Noah was known as a man of faith among his people. Imagine God calling you to build an ark of such an enormous size. What would you do if God called you today to build an ark of about 510 feet in … [Read more...] about January 3: Genesis 8-11 – Choices