Called to Fail

  Read: Ezekiel 1:1-3:15, Hebrews 3:1-19, Psalm 104:1-23, Proverbs 26:24-2 You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. But they won’t listen, for they are completely rebellious! (Ezekiel 2:7) Relate: Whenever a speaker is about to be announced on a stage, the emcee will first give a list of their titles and accomplishments. There are actually dozens…

You shot me!

It hurts to be shot in the heart by those we love and trust. Sometimes it is their fault (betrayal), sometimes it is ours (their reaction to the same), and sometimes it is just the circumstances of life or its ending that is shooting us in the heart.

It Doesn’t Come From A Book

After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one you have given him. And this is the way to have eternal…

The Main Thing

When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.…

A Far Off Land

Remember the Lord, though you are in a far-off land, and think about your home in Jerusalem. (Jeremiah 51:50) Read: Jeremiah 51:1-53, Titus 2:1-15, Psalm 99:1-9, Proverbs 26:17 Relate: It isn’t the holidays that get to me. At least, I don’t think it is. I haven’t actually been living as an expat in a Muslim nation around Christmas time so I…

Everything Is Sacred

Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. (Titus 1:15) Read: Jeremiah 49:23 – 50:46, Titus 1:1-16, Psalm 97:1 – 98:9, Proverbs 26:13-16 Relate: We live in a compartmentalized world. Who I am at work is different than who I am…

Don’t Be Stupid

Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. (2 Timothy 2:23) Read: Jeremiah 44:24-47:7, 2 Timothy 2:22-3:17, Psalm 94:1-23, Proverbs 26:6-8 Relate: Honestly, I was actually surprised with my most recent facebook browse. When I decided what verse to use for today, I jumped over there expecting more of the usual. Apparently,…

Isn’t it ironic?

Whether we like it or not, we will obey the Lord our God to whom we are sending you with our plea. For if we obey him, everything will turn out well for us. (Jeremiah 42:6) Read: Jeremiah 42:1 – 44:23, 2 Timothy 2:1-21, Psalm 92:1 – 93:5, Proverbs 26:3-5 Relate: Isn’t it ironic that “Isn’t It Ironic” isn’t ironic?…