20 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, 21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.”[a] (Luke 17:20-21 ESV) Yesterday, as we watched God’s handiwork in … Read more
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above[a] proclaims his handiwork.2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. (Psalm 19:1-2 ESV) Many today will get to experience a total solar eclipse. I have seen a few of these in my lifetime and it never ceases to provide such a display … Read more
6 but when they had grazed,[a] they became full, they were filled, and their heart was lifted up; therefore they forgot me. (Hosea 13:6 ESV) When times are good do you tend to forget about God? It is easy to do. Things are going along swimmingly, times are good, money is plenty and we are healthy. Our prayers … Read more
30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all … Read more
11 Wealth gained hastily[a] will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. (Proverbs 13:11 ESV) The old phrase, “Easy come, easy go”, was made for this scripture. Over the years, it has seemed like anything gained easily does not last. Probably because we see it as a windfall and we do not manage it … Read more