Dark Days

Scripture Tiberius Caesar had been ruling for 15 years. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea. Herod was the ruler of Galilee. His brother Philip was the ruler of Iturea and Traconitis. Lysanias was ruler of Abilene. Annas and Caiaphas were high priests. At that time God’s word came to John, son of Zechariah, in the…

A Guide Beats A Map

Scripture Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” ~John 14:6, NLT Quote Trust the LORD with all your heart and He will show you the right path. ~Solomon I know all the area hospital well and even those in Birmingham…

Foreknowledge

Scripture “I am God. There is no other God. I am God. There is no one like Me. Before something even happens, I announce how it will end. In fact, from times long ago I announced what was still to come. I say, ‘My plan will succeed. I will do anything I want to do.’” ~Isaiah…

A Heavy Burden

Scripture My guilt overwhelms me–it is too heavy to bear. ~Psalms 38:4 Quote “It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution.” ~Oscar Wilde ‘Heavy’ is an oft used adjective in the Old Testament…heavy hand, heavy taxes, heavy burdens, heavy loses, heavy blow, heavy load, heavy yoke but more times than not in…

The Silent Witness

SCRIPTURE The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies show that his hands created them. Day after day they speak about it. Night after night they make it known. But they don’t speak or use words. No sound is heard from them. ~Psalms 19:1-3, NIrV QUOTE “Wherever you cast your eyes, there is no spot…

Betrayal And Treachery

Scripture Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. ~Psalm 41:9, NKJV Quote The person who is patting you on the back may be looking for a place to put the knife. ~Source Unknown King David was betrayed by a close friend. Most folks…

True Deity

Scripture Who is like me? Let him come forward and speak boldly. Let him tell me everything that has happened since I created my people long ago. And let him tell me what has not happened yet. Let him announce ahead of time what is going to take place. ~Isaiah 44:7, NIrV Quote “The secret…

Tree Verses Chaff

Scripture They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. ~Psalms 1:3-4, NLT Quote When the roots run deep, there is no reason to fear the wind. ~Image Quotes…

Hope Lost

Scripture There are more troubles all around me than I can count. My sins have caught up with me, and I can’t see any longer. My sins are more than the hairs of my head. I have lost all hope. ~Psalms 40:12, NIrV Quote Begin every day with a new hope and forget what lies…

Nothing To Give

Scripture Priests, put on black clothes and sob. Cry, you who serve at the altar. Come, you who serve my God in the temple. Spend the night dressed in black clothes. Sob because no one brings grain offerings and drink offerings to the house of your God anymore. ~Joel 1:13, NIrV Quote “The meaning of…