God’s surprising command to His prophet Hosea.Hosea 1:2 “When the LORD first spoke to Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea, ‘Go, take yourself a wife of harlotry (prostitution) and have children of harlotry; for the land commits flagrant harlotry, forsaking the LORD.” God’s reason to give such a command – His chosen people […]
Daniel was a teenager of 15 when he was captured and taken in exile to Babylon after the first siege of Jerusalem. Never underestimate the LORD! Daniel was given visions by God – in Babylon. Even as a teenager, Daniel’s love and obedience to God is impressive and unmistakable. Think about this! Being honest with yourself […]
Good people, people who love the Lord God, many times are suddenly thrust into an unexpected path. So it was with 28 year old Ezekiel when he was taken captive by Babylon after the 2nd siege of Jerusalem. His intention was to become a priest, to serve God in the temple in Jerusalem. That never […]
Avoidable tragedies – when sin is the reason for the tragedy. Daily we read of tragedies in our world. Tragedies which are senseless. God judges sin and keeps His promises. Sin affects many people – not only the ones committing sin. How you deal with your own sin – is important. First acknowledging your […]
The book of Isaiah is loooong! Therefore, Isaiah is known as a major prophet. Isaiah gave many prophecies of Messiah (that is Jesus). The first time Jesus came, He came as a baby and as the Suffering Servant (Read Isaiah 53 of a graphic description of Christ’s suffering on the cross.) Isaiah’s prophecies […]
Song of Solomon Do you like a love story with details? Then the Song of Solomon is for you. The Song of Solomon is the love story between you and your Savior, follower of Christ. His love for you is intimate, deep and caring. As you grow as a believer in the […]
Ecclesiastes 1:2 “Vanity of vanities,’ says the Preacher,Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.’” Reread the above verse and replace “vanity” with futility. Question: What does anything accomplish? No matter what some people do – it turns to dust – many times, it seems they have failure after failure. Failed relationships, failed businesses, failed […]
You want to have the bottom line on how to please God in your words and actions? Read Proverbs – this book gives insights into life and how people act. Think about one verse – then think how its truth can be used in your life – this very day. Proverbs will help you […]
Songs of the heart – one of many ways to express your deepest feelings to the living God. Personal prayers – choose a Psalm and pray it to the Lord. Use your own name and circumstances as you pray. Intercessory prayers – choose a Psalm and pray it to the Lord for someone […]
Until recently, I could not relate to or understand unsparing, unrelenting pain. There are many people living 24/7 with pain – pain which has a cause and can only be controlled by drugs and/or diet. Job was a man who lived in the far distant past. He was a righteous man who believed […]