1 Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart;[a]there is no fear of God before his eyes. (Psalm 36:1 ESV) We can get to a point where we no longer even see our sin. We are so buried in it that it has become habitual and we make excuses for what we do to ourselves and … Read more
12 Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground,for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you. (Hosea 10:12 ESV) What is it in our faith life to break up our fallow ground. Allowing soil to lie fallow for a growing season lets it to recover. However, … Read more
1 On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders to bring the book of memorable deeds, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. (Esther 6:1 ESV) I have had my fair share of sleepless nights. Often I will wake up and my mind shifts into gear and before I know … Read more
14 But each person is tempted when he is lured (carried away) and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. (James 1:14-16 ESV) In our scripture today various translations use “lured” and some use … Read more
4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire[a] in his temple. (Psalm 27:4 ESV) We have a dwelling place in this world, but it does not have to be of this world. Even … Read more