When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no…
Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehukalson of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah was telling all the people when he said, 2 “This is what the Lord says: ‘Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine or plague, but whoever goes over to the Babylonianswill live. They…
Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Psalm 127:1 Our God is a God of detail. When he asked Noah to build the ark, he gave precise instructions: The ark is to be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high. Make a roof for it and finish the ark…
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13 NIV) Ever catch yourself stewing about a slight from a friend? Recently in the middle of a week full of mulligan stew so thick I could barely chew it, a…
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. (Proverbs 16:9) I have learned a lot after spending a year in full-time ministry, but one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to be flexible. I’m a girl who likes a plan, but when you allow God to lead…