Tag: Provision
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Thoughts on Christmas: For To Us A Child is Born
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) I am not very good at shopping ahead of time for Christmas. Fortunately I have avoided…
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Thoughts on Christmas: Simeon’s Song
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the Spirit,…
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Acting Out Our Faith: Taking the Word
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. – Acts 8:4 The devil does not give up easily. He is pride personified and will not stop his rebellion against God. He incites and manipulates and connives to work against the kingdom of God and he worked hard to squash this new move…
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Acting Out Our Faith: A Different Kind of Currency
Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then…
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The Right Kind of Righteousness: Conclusion
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely…
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Giving Thanks: Finding the Peace of God
This is the second repost from November of 2010. Hope that you all have a Thanksgiving filled with blessing. Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. – Psalm 95:1-2 Let your…
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Giving Thanks: Our Unchanging God
Since I will be on vacation for the next two weekends, I am reposting for this week and next week. This week is a repost from November of 2010. While some of the language is specific to that year, the thoughts behind it are still true. I hope that this is a timely encouragement during…
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The Right Kind of Righteousness: Overcoming Poverty
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. – Proverbs 29:7 (NIV) Poverty is certainly a growing issue of debate and concern today. Unemployment rates, foreclosure listings and protests have been media regulars for the last few years. A sour economy has soured our attitude toward the rich,…
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Gardening Tips: No Need for Seed
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in…
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Gardening Tips: Count Your Blessings Together
Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. Thus is the man blessed who fears the…
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