Digging For Treasures

Scripture He tunnels through the rock. His eyes see all of its treasures. He searches the places where the rivers begin. He brings hidden things out into the light. ~Job 28:10-11, NIRV Quote The anointing of the Holy Spirit is given to illuminate His Word, to open the scriptures and place the spiritual man in direct…

Good With Bad

Scripture Job’s wife said to him, “Are you still continuing to be faithful to the LORD? Speak evil things against him and die!” Job replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. We accept good things from God. So we should also accept trouble when he sends it.”  ~Job 2:9-10, NIRV Quote When it seems like everything…

Father to The Fatherless

Scripture God in His holy dwelling is a father of the fatherless and a champion of widows. ~Psalms 68:5, HCSB Quote “Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” ~Henry Ward Beecher June talked me into watching Hallmarks CHRISTMAS ORANGES Monday night. It is a saga about a little orphan girl named Rose. It was set in…

Two Commandments

Scripture “The most important commandment is this…You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” ~Mark 12:29-31, NIRV Quote I love mankind, it is people I can’t…

Intimacy and Knowledge

Scripture God, see what is in my heart. Know what is there. Put me to the test. Know what I’m thinking.  See if there’s anything in my life you don’t like. Help me live in the way that is always right. ~Psalms 139:23-24, NIRV Quote There is a difference between knowing God and knowing about…

Storms of Doubt

Scripture John was in prison. When he heard what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to Him. They asked Jesus, “Are you the one who was supposed to come? Or should we look for someone else?” ~Matthew 11:2-3, NIRV Quote Instead of being a sign of weakness, doubt can actually be something that causes…

The Second Commandment

Scripture Learn to do what is right! Treat people fairly. Give hope to those who are beaten down. Cheer them up. Stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. And do the same thing for widows. ~Isaiah 1:17, NIRV Quote The Jews never abandoned worship although their worship became superficial and displeasing to…

The Broken Hearted

Scripture They have broken my heart by saying evil things about me. It has left me helpless. I looked for pity, but I didn’t find any. I looked for someone to comfort me, but I didn’t find anyone. Psalms 69:20, NIRV Quote What hurts worse than a broken heart? The fact that no one cares…

Snipers

Scripture Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look. ~Proverbs 25:23, NIV Quote Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense. ~Samuel Johnson A sniper is a marksman or qualified specialist who operates alone or with a sniper team to maintain close visual…

Jesus, Friend of Sinners

Scripture Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” ~Luke 15:1-2, NIV Quote Jesus loves sinners. In the human race, who else in there to love? ~Ya’akov Jesus does not condone sin,…