But For The Grace Of God
When push came to shove, each had an opportunity to examine their own heart and say, “There but for the grace of God, go I.”
Own It
No one likes to admit failings, let alone take the time and effort to repair or make amends for damages.
So Short It’s Ugly
Then God gave the people all these instructions: (Exodus 20:1) Read: Exodus 19:16-21:21, Matthew 23:13-39, Psalm 28:1-9, Proverbs 7:1-5 Relate: Probably one of the most famous portions of scripture is the Ten Commandments. Granted, very few people would actually be able to list them all off if questioned. Honestly, when I just tried to rattle them…
January 21 – Getting Over It
Then the man who is governor of the land told us, “This is how I will find out if you are honest men. Leave one of your brothers here with me, and take grain for your starving families and go on home. But you must bring your youngest brother back to me. Then I will…
August 5 – Who Wrote It?
Who wrote Isaiah? The answer to this question at first glance is obvious: Isaiah did. Well then, I have an immediate follow up…
July 18 – Unjust Punishment
I am absolutely certain there was not one instance where my sister was getting in trouble and I volunteered to take her place.
March 4 – Scars Become Stories
What stories do our scars tell?
Buried
These poor troops were so frightened they had literally dug holes in the ground and then stuck their heads in. Thus the phrase was born, “Buried their heads in the sand.” All this time you thought it was about ostriches.
Illogical Love
It was the betrayal that made the saving possible, but it was love that made the choice to save. It is the motif of the savior.
For All Time
“But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand…” Then he says, “I will never again remember their sins and lawless deeds.” (Hebrews 10:12, 17) Read: Ezekiel 21:1 – 22:31, Hebrews 10:1-17, Psalm 108:1-13, Proverbs 27:12 Relate: Tomorrow I will fail.…
THE RIVER WALK 