Today’s readings really made me think. Noah was spared because he was in close fellowship with God. Genesis 6:8-9. Jesus healed everyone he touched with his hand. Luke 4:40.
Every time I’ve strayed from the right path, I’ve been flooded with trouble. I need to stay close to Jesus. “Hanging tight with Christ” should be my motto.
In today’s reading and studying of Genesis 19, the story of the destruction of Sodom is told. Earlier in chapter 18, God reveals to Abraham that their sin is so flagrant and in-your-face that it will be destroyed. The two Angels visit Lot, Abraham’s nephew, and decide to spend the night with him. After the…
I’m still working my way through the Bible in a year; today’s Old Testament readings are from Exodus 8 and 9. We learn that God is sending more plagues. Egypt is overrun with frogs, gnats (or lice, depending on your version), and flies. Then, in 9, the livestock are wiped out, festering boils break out…
I’m not a fan of traveling. I’m a homebody, and travel today is a lot easier than it was in Paul’s time. I hate being stuck in an airport for a few hours. Reading Acts 27, we learn that travel was much more dangerous and that the weather played a major role. Paul warns the…
I like the contrast between the Roman Soldier’s humble faith, when he said, “Don’t trouble yourself; I’m not worthy for you to come in —just say the word, and my servant will be healed,” and the way he recognized absolute authority and treated Christ like a King. ‘When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning…
This morning, I woke up thinking about an old friend I haven’t seen or talked to in years. I’m not sure why they crossed my mind, but then I read something in Exodus 30 that made me think of their name. I just felt the need to pray for them and their family. I hope…
I seemed to gravitate towards Psalms 119:164 in today’s reading. I’m thinking, if I set alerts on my phone, with different verses, how would that affect my day? Time to experiment. ‘I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.’