Do Not Follow Other Gods

“Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you; for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a jealous God and his anger will burn against you, and he will destroy you from the face … Continue reading Do Not Follow Other Gods

Offerings to Other gods

Jeremiah 1:13-16 ESV “The word of the Lord came to me a second time, saying, ‘What do you see?’ And I said, ‘I see a boiling pot, facing away from the north.’ Then the Lord said to me, ‘Out of the north disaster shall be let loose upon all the inhabitants of the land. For … Continue reading Offerings to Other gods

Truly Thankful

Today, in America, we celebrate a national holiday called “Thanksgiving.” It is a day that is to be given over to giving thanks to God for all his wonderful blessings and provisions, for it originated as a harvest festival. And, it is traditionally celebrated with a meal of Turkey, bread stuffing (dressing), cranberry sauce, mashed … Continue reading Truly Thankful

Our Only Hope

Friday, November 10, 2017, 6:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “God Be with You till We Meet Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 2 (Quoting select vv. NASB). Influences from the East (vv. 5-8) Come, house of Jacob, and let us walk in the light … Continue reading Our Only Hope

In the Potter’s Hand

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 7:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Jeremiah 18 (ESV). Spoiled Clay (vv. 1-11) The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there … Continue reading In the Potter’s Hand

Use It, or Lose It!

Saturday, June 10, 2017, 7:49 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ecclesiastes 6 (ESV). Wealth and Possessions (vv. 1-6) There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy on mankind: a … Continue reading Use It, or Lose It!