The king should know that we went to the district of Judah, to the temple of the great God. The people are building it with large stones and placing timbers in the walls. The work is being carried on with diligence and is making rapid progress under their direction. Ezra 5:8 No matter where one... Continue Reading →
Genesis 39:20b-21 Favor Even In Wrongful Imprisonment
But while Joseph was there in prison, the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. Genesis 39:20b-21 Going through difficulties is very challenging and even more so when one is completely innocent of doing anything wrong. Generally, people focus on what is going... Continue Reading →
Genesis 13:18 Build An Altar To The Lord
So Abram went to live near the great trees of Mamre at Hebron, where he pitched his tents. There he built an altar to the Lord. Genesis 13:18 People love to build up places to honor and lift others up. Some will have whole rooms dedicated to some celebrity, filled with pictures and things of... Continue Reading →
1 John 5:3 Obeying God Is Not A Burden
In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 1 John 5:3 Rules are something that many people do not like to have to follow. They are good for the other person, but not for self, because they are restrictive and keep a person from really 'living'... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 3:12 How Is Your Heart?
See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. Hebrews 3:12 All over the world some people are willing to put their hearts into something that they believe in. It is what gives the athlete the ability to win the gold medal.... Continue Reading →