11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life. (Leviticus 17:11 ESV) We are all well aware that blood is life. We do not think about this much unless … Read more
1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! (Psalm 34:1-3 ESV) I want to be the type of person who walks around daily with a word of praise continually in my … Read more
27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. (Proverbs 4:27 ESV) I have a pet peeve. People not using their blinkers. Why can’t people take a moment and provide this simple courtesy? I do not get it. But as my wife continually tells me, “you can’t change … Read more
11 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. (Proverbs 4:11 NIV) If we are truly honest with ourselves, we know that God leads us down the right paths. Now, we may not choose to follow that leading, but He is righteous to continue to prompt us through the Holy Spirit. … Read more
1 I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me.I said, “Here I am, here I am,” to a nation that was not called by[a] my name. (Isaiah 65:1 ESV) When we did not deserve it, God sought after us. When … Read more