Category Archives: History

Hope in the Midst of the Crazy

“Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.” ~ Job 11:18-19 (NLT) Oh boy, what a time to be alive! Those … Continue reading

Posted in COVID-19, David, Death, Faith, Family, Fear, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, Hebrews, History, Hope, Jesus, Job, John, March 2020, Mourning, Peace, Psalms, Romans, The Future | Leave a comment

A Tale of Two Kings

Two kings. One was a conqueror and mighty man. The other his grandson. Both ruled the most powerful nation on earth at the time. Two chapters in the book of Daniel. One filled with the personal testimony of the first … Continue reading

Posted in August 2016, Babylon, Blessings, Consequences, Daniel, Faith, Family, Fear, Heaven, History, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Knowledge, Life, Men, Mind, Nebuchadnezzar, Obedience, Praises, Pride, Repentance, Salvation, The Father, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Quit Looking Back!!

“Don’t look down. Whatever you do, don’t look down!” We all can appreciate those times when perhaps looking down would not be in our best interest. But what about looking back? “Don’t look back. Whatever you do, don’t look back!” … Continue reading

Posted in April 2016, Armor of God, Consequences, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Genesis, God, Healing, Heaven, History, Hope, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Life, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, Obedience, Others, Paul, Peace, Philippians, Pillar of salt, Psalms, Redeemer, The Future, The Past, The Way, Time, Waiting on the Lord, Worry | 5 Comments

The Darkness of This Age

Oh my goodness, I have started into the book of Job in my daily reading, and what a timely study. It is always helpful to be reminded who our true enemy is. “Now there was a day when the sons … Continue reading

Posted in 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, Abortion, Angels, Armor of God, August 2015, Creation, Death, Demons, Depression, Ephesians, Faith, Genesis, God, God's Promises, God's Word, Heaven, Hell, History, James, Jesus, Job, Lies, Life, Light, Luke, Lying, Matthew, Men, Mind, Nature, Prayer, Revelation, Romans, Salvation, Satan, The Curse, The Fall of Man, The Future, The Truth | Leave a comment

The Hand of Our God Was Upon Us

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah offer us a little glimpse into the hearts of men who truly loved their God and desired the best for His people. And if we pay attention, we can learn from them. How to … Continue reading

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, August 2015, Babylon, Colossians, Ezra, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, History, Hope, Israel, Jerusalem, Judah, Men, Mercy, Mourning, Nehemiah, Obedience, Others, Praises, Prayer, Psalms, Repentance, Sacrifice | Leave a comment

Easter Weekend Contemplation

Ever have a Saturday morning when you sit down with your largish cup of coffee and are immediately overwhelmed by the tasks awaiting you? Every weekend, you say? I suppose if I were truthful, I would have to agree that … Continue reading

Posted in April 2015, Children, Contentment, Disciples, Easter, Easter, Ecclesiastes, Faith, Family, Friends, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Word, Heart, History, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Matthew, Mind, Romans, Salvation, The Father, The Gospel, The Past, The Son, Waiting on the Lord | 2 Comments

The Truth Sets Us Free!

The voices haunt me sometimes. Oh no, not that kind of voices. Voices that mock me, reminding me that I am a mess, an idiot, worthless. Anyone else struggle with the voices? When you hear them day after day, it … Continue reading

Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, Angels, Colossians, Creation, Death, Faith, Forgiveness, Genesis, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heaven, Hebrews, Hell, History, Holy Spirit, Hope, Isaiah, January 2015, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jews, John, Joy, Lies, Life, Love, Luke, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Others, Peace, Prayer, Psalms, Redeemer, Revelation, Romans, Salvation, Satan, Self, Sin Nature, The Curse, The Fall of Man, The Father, The Gospel, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, Titus, Worth | 3 Comments

Consider It In Your Heart

The book of Deuteronomy is a spoken journal of sorts, a summary of events and a review of the commands that God had given to the children of Israel. Moses knew he was not going to cross over the Jordan … Continue reading

Posted in 1 John, Angels, Blessings, Children, Commandments, December 2014, Deuteronomy, Exodus, Faith, Forgiveness, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heaven, History, Israel, Jesus, Joy, Love, Luke, Men, Mercy, Moses, Numbers, Obedience, Salvation, Shepherd, The Father, The Nature of God | Leave a comment

A Star and A Scepter

In this season of Advent, I am reading through the book of Numbers. Not very Christmas-y, I’m afraid. So imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon prophecy regarding the coming of the Messiah, Jesus, in chapter 24. “So he took … Continue reading

Posted in Advent, Christmas, Death, December 2014, God, God's Word, Heaven, History, Holy Spirit, Isaiah, Israel, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Love, Messiah, Numbers, Romans, Salvation, Second Coming of Christ, The Father, The Gospel, The Rapture, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, The Way | Leave a comment

God’s Name

“And it came to pass, when Moses entered the tabernacle, that the pillar of cloud descended and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD talked with Moses. All the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at … Continue reading

Posted in 1 Peter, Consequences, Exodus, Faith, Forgiveness, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Hebrews, History, James, Jesus, John, Love, Lovingkindness, Men, Mercy, Moses, October 2014, Prayer, Revelation, The Father, The Future, The Nature of God, Worship | 2 Comments