Posts from February 2023

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Total dependence brings total delight!

by Bob

This looks like an absurd statement, especially in our day of emphasis on our individual independence. You might be thinking that whoever would say such a thing is a moron, and that, in fact, this is an oxymoron! The verses at the end of Numbers 9 describe how God led the children of Israel in […]

“Looking carefully”

by Bob

Hebrews 12:12-17, instructs us to strengthen and give direction to one another, and follows a section on how God disciplines us out of love. He in turn wants us to minister to one another in our lives in this sinful world, resulting in healing, peace, and holiness. An important part of this ministry of helping […]

Over the Top!

by Bob

Many of us can count on our fingers with one hand the number of people we know that go above and beyond all expectations in each task they perform. Certainly, this is not normal practice for naturally sinful and selfish mankind. But our Lord truly does exceed all expectations! Here is a set of verses […]

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

by Bob

Do you ever make excuses for not moving forward in obedience to the Lord? If so, you are in good (or bad) company. In Exodus 3 and 4, we see Moses stuck in that excuse cycle. In 3:7-10, God spoke to Moses from the burning bush and explained how He saw the oppression of His […]