Galatians 1 – Freedom. Across this globe, there is a longing for freedom from tyranny. There is a desire to be free from the underbelly of sex trafficking. There…
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Exodus 13 – We want to get from here to there in the least amount of time possible. We’re wired that way I think, or at least…
Job 9 – Back in college I used to have a roommate who told me when he was frustrated with God, would cuss Him out. Yes, you read that…
Proverbs 24 – My mom says quite often, “I don’t know what people do without God.” And this statement resonates so deeply because of the times we live in,…
Proverbs 6 – In chapter 6 Solomon pens 4 verses stating there are 6 things God hates, and 7 that are detestable to Him. Although they aren’t the only…
1 Samuel 23 – Drunk on the fresh blood of priests murder, Saul is out to destroy David. Ruthless in his attempts he leads his army in…
2 Timothy 4 – Many times we don’t perceive we have a ministry. We think it is for clergy or people paid for such a job or task…
2 Timothy 1 – This second letter to Timothy was written 2 years after the first about 66 or 67 AD. Paul had been released from prison…
2 Kings 22 – “Revival and spiritual awakening are marked by expressions of the conviction of sin.” -David Guzik As we’ve read the countless stories of the…
Genesis 49 – One by one Jacob spoke to each son of what their future would hold. This blessing was common but these words would turn…
Genesis 22 – Trust the Promiser, not the promise. This statement made by David Guzik speaks so boldly and truly goes to the core of this…
Genesis 6 – Let’s stop and consider, Noah had no idea of what God was about to do. He was simply given instructions, mind you – crazy…
Genesis 4 – Confrontation is never easy especially when we’re on the receiving end. Usually, it’s due to an area we’ve overreacted or acted…
Nehemiah 7 – “Then I said to them, “Do not let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot, and while they are standing guard, let…
Habakkuk 1 – There are times we all have questions. Many of these questions go to the heart of things as we look at our world, our life even…
Amos 5 – In a move that would be shocking to the listeners, Amos sings a song of lament, a dirge of Israel who is fallen. The irony is…
Psalm 144 – Psalm 144 – Spiritual warfare is part of our daily lives. As Believers in Jesus, when we made our allegiance to Him, the enemy put a bounty on our…
Psalm 63 – Desolate. The craggy rocks tower above. The sun cracked sand hard like pavement. The hot winds of the day and below…
Psalm 45 – Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. 8 Fine linen, bright and…
Psalm 41 – Throughout Scripture, God speaks toward our own response to the weak, the poor, those who are hurting and those in need. He challenges His people again…
Psalm 32 – Confession is an admittance of wrong. It is owning up to what we’ve done with “The Blame Game” put away. Confession is not making excuses. With…
Mark 14 – He had walked with Jesus for 3 years. He had witnessed countless miracles and seen what real love was firsthand. He had heard truth spoken…
Deuteronomy 32 – The song of Moses has been labeled as not only praise but also prophetic words given the people of Israel. Holding forth hope and destruction for…
Deuteronomy 18 – God gave the responsibilities of the Priests and instructed the Israelites of how to take care of the Priests…
Numbers 24 – The wayward heart knows no boundaries when it comes to self-determination to do what we want. Time and again, when we have set our desires on…
Ezekiel 16 – It is a shocking allegory. In some of the most bold and at times offensive images God paints through His words of Jerusalem, the story is…
Ezekiel 9 – During the days of the ancients, a common tool used was a writing kit. On a long narrow board was a place which held a reed…
Acts 15 – The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. Conflict. We would rather run as far away as we could rather…
Acts 8 – There are so many times that life takes a turn or a twist and it leaves us wondering what in the world God is…
Lamentations 5 – We don’t often think in terms of the comprehensive suffering that Judah endured during exile. It was not just that their enemies came and put them…
Leviticus 14 – In great detail, God instructs the priests how to handle and as one commentary states, cleansing a leper or his home. These laws and instructions are…
Revelation 9 – I want you to think of someone in your life, someone you know who does not know Jesus. Someone who actually is not even remotely interested…
Revelation 5 – “I wish I could take every Christian and dangle them over the pit of hell for 30 seconds. This would change the way they live here…
Revelation 4 – There is a throne where the Lord God Almighty sits. It is a room where every thought is made right; every act of betrayal is redeemed. It…
Revelation 2 – What if Jesus wrote your church a letter? What would He have to say? What if Jesus wrote you one? What would He speak of concerning…
Jeremiah 46 – As the book of Jeremiah comes to a few remaining chapters, God has some final thoughts for the surrounding nations. There would be…
2 Chronicles 34 – At the age of 8, he became king. When he turned 16 he began seeking God in relationship. This seeking brought about an…
2 Chronicles 24 – Riding on the coattails of another’s faith will not make any difference in the end. A good start doesn’t promise a faithful finish. Being too dependent on another for our…
2 Chronicles 13 – It’s selective history. We read here of a stunning account of God’s deliverance through the king of Judah, Abijah. The son of Rehoboam,…
2 Chronicles 12 – In the bad times, its much easier to be in connection with God, serving Him. In the good, well often we…