Walls

Scripture Jerusalem is a well-built city; its seamless walls cannot be breached. ~Psalm 122:3, NLT Quote Rebellion against our Creator–The One who gives us breath and loves us every miniute of every day–is not only unreasonable, it is outrageous. ~Elisebeth Elliot I remember my first trip to Israel back in 1990. I cannot lie, I…

Things Not Always What They Appear

Scripture  But as for you, only do not rebel against Yahweh; and do not fear the people of the land, for they are our bread. Their protection has been removed from them, and Yahweh is with us; do not fear them. ~Numbers 14:9, LSB Quote All of life can be considered one big  miracle that…

The Price of Rebellion

Scripture Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled. ~Isaiah 2:11, NLT Quote Anything that comes from God will justly turn bitter if it is unjustly loved by people who forsake Him. ~Augustine Jeff Strueker mentioned in his speech at the Kiwanis Club’s just prior to Memorial Day that he had his…

Stubborn Pride

Scripture I have listened carefully. But they do not say what is right. They refuse to turn away from their sins. No one says, ‘What have I done?’ All of them go their own way. They are like horses charging into battle. ~Jeremiah 8:6, NIrV Quote A man will do more to satisfy his stubborn…