Category Archives: Bible Books
Waiting Eagerly and Patiently
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it patiently. — Romans 8:25 “Wait†is a four letter word. The way most of us think of it (and I’m included here) we could use it … Continue reading
My Choice
…my flesh cry out for the living God… Psalm:84:2 (NIV) My week started out talking about ‘flesh’ and how it’s a battle to direct my flesh in the right path! God blessed me by reminding me of the step of … Continue reading
Trust
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? Psalm 56:4 (NIV) Do you trust God? With how much do you trust Him? To trust someone is … Continue reading
Faith
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness … Continue reading
My ‘flesh’
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:2 (NIV) My ‘flesh’ is a subject that kept me up last night. The psalmist says that … Continue reading
Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
Like Daniel, Joseph was a captive. He was sold by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. He was bought by the captain of Pharoah’s guard, Potiphar. The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered… Genesis 39:2 (NIV) Even though … Continue reading
Abraham and Isaac
Genesis 22 begins with the sometimes troubling first verse: Some time later God tested Abraham. Genesis 22:1 (NIV) It can be disconcerting to think that our loving Father God will give us ‘tests’. However, without a ‘test’ it is difficult … Continue reading
David and Goliath
This may be the most famous Old Testament story. Israel was fighting the Philistines. They did that a lot during this part of history. Saul was king. He was a king who was afraid. He had disobeyed God (1 Samuel … Continue reading
Moses in a Basket on the Nile River
Exodus 2 begins with the birth of Moses. Moses begins as the son of a Levite, the priestly tribe of Israel. Moses’ life continues on for 3 more books or 137 more chapters! In Numbers 20 Moses disobeys God and … Continue reading
Daniel in the Lion’s Den
This week God is speaking to me through some well-known Bible stories. Each day I will share one with you. The story of Daniel in the lion’s den is often shared with young children to (I guess) build faith with … Continue reading