Complaining Verses Praying

Scripture All the Israelites complained about Moses and Aaron, and the whole community told them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! ~Numbers 14:2, CSB Quote The simplest way to get rid of your pastor is to pray for him. Your heart felt…

Thanks For Anonymity

Scripture Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life. ~Psalm 142:4, NIV Quote Jesus Christ has never been more real to me: here I have seen and felt Him indeed. ~John Bunyan {From Bedford’s jail} David…

Character Counts

Scripture David, my servant, is the one I chose to be king, and I will always be there to help and strengthen him. ~Psalm 89:20-21, CEV Quote Character is infinitely more important than physical attractiveness, talent or even brilliance. ~Timothy Keller Does Character count? During the Clinton administration, we were told by the media that…

Leadership

Scripture “I’m not going unless you go!” Barak told her [Deborah]. ~Judges 4:8, CEV Quote A leader is a person who takes us further than we would ever venture alone. ~Ya’akov The book of Judges is an interesting read. It reminds us that good leaders are to be valued. Everything rises and falls on leadership.…

Jesus And Recreation

Scripture Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. ~John 21:3, NRSV Quote Recreation is refreshment of strength and spirits after work by means of refreshment or diversion. ~Merriam Webster There is a…

America Repent, Please!

Scripture Your country lies in ruins; your cities are in chaos. Foreigners and strangers take and destroy your land while you watch. Isaiah 1:7, JEV Quote “Liberty cannot be established without morality, nor morality without faith.” ~Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville Isaiah chapter one in context is about Israel but this passage describes America to a tee.…