With Jack Bailey
Scripture Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as much as himself. Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his military tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. ~ 1 Samuel 18:3-4 (CSB) Quote There is nothing on earth more to be valued…
Scripture Saul answered Samuel, “I have sinned. I have transgressed the Lord’s command and your words. Because I was afraid of the people, I obeyed them. ~1 Samuel 15:24 (CSB) Quote You can’t judge a book by looking at the cover. ~Naola B. Bailey I’m sure the quote above was not original with mother but…
Scripture When they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” Samuel considered their demand wrong, so he prayed to the Lord. ~ 1 Samuel 8:6 (CSB) Quote Success is getting what you want: Happiness is wanting what you have. ~Image Quotes Samuels sons were almost as sorry at Eli’s, they were dishonest, they took…
Scripture The Lord brings poverty and gives wealth; He humbles and He exalts. ~ 1 Samuel 2:7 (CSB) Quote No truer words have ever been uttered than Jesus prayer on the cross, “Father, forgive them, they do not know what they are doing.” ~Ya’akov Hannah did not believe in fate, she believed in the Sovereign…
Scripture Eli’s sons were wicked men; they did not respect {fear} the LORD. ~1 Samuel 2:12 (CSB) Quote Life is a series of choices: do your best to make the right ones and if you err, learn from the bad ones. ~Image Quotes I am a sequential learner which means I make a lot of…
Scripture Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. ~ 2 Kings 21:1 (CSB) Quote If you want your children to turn out well; spend twice as much time with them and half as much money. ~Abigail Van Buren When discussing the…
Scripture Israel served idols, although the Lord had told them, “You must not do this.” The Lord warned Israel and Judah through every prophet, saying, “Turn from your evil ways”…But they would not listen. Instead they became obstinate like their ancestors…They rejected his statutes and… the warnings he had given them. ~ 2 Kings 17:12-15…
Scripture Hallelujah! Happy is the man who fears the Lord, taking great delight in His commandments. ~Psalm 112:1, CSB Quote My appreciation, admiration and affinity for the Word of God grows daily. ~Ya’akov Lately I cannot seem to find the appropriate adjectives to describe my love for the word of God. Each day I open the…
Scripture The LORD is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love. ~Exodus 34:6, CSB Quote It is not happy people who are thankful: it is thankful people who are happy. ~Image Quotes I am currently preaching through the book of Jonah on Sunday mornings. This week I will be in Jonah chapter 4 where Jonah gets…
Scripture The Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. He had commanded him about this, so that he would not follow other gods, but Solomon did not do what the Lord had commanded. ~1 Kings 11:9-10 (CSB) Quote…