This year, my goal is to read through the Bible again and write a brief post on what I learn from God’s Word as often as possible…hopefully, daily. I created my own reading plan (here); I’m reading the New Testament in January through June, and the Old Testament in the second half of the year. …
Tag: Worship
What’s Your Battle Plan?
Are you tired? Worn out from fighting battles that you think will never end? King Asa (Judah) faced a battle against King Baasha (Israel). He had a choice to make on how he would fight it. Would he rely on God, or would he figure out another plan that made sense to him? Let’s see …
Have You Been To The Threshing Floor?
In 1 Chronicles 21:1-22:1, we read that David was tempted by Satan to require a census to be taken of the people of Israel. This displeased God. He disciplined David by sending an angel of death, and 70,000 died. When David repented and confessed his sin, he sought out a place to make a sacrifice …
How To Enjoy The Presence Of God
In Psalm 15:1, David expresses a deep desire to know God on a more personal, intimate level. He poses the question, “O LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill?” The words “abide” and “dwell” are a picture of spending time in the presence of God. Abide means to …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.09.19]
Today's read included John 12:1-8, where Mary anoints the feet of Jesus, just one week before His death. Reading this passage brought to mind words from a devotional I wrote previously, so I'm sharing it today. The story of Mary’s extravagant gift is a familiar one to most of us. In this brief passage, John …
The Way Of The Word 