I am working my way through Exodus currently and in Chapter 5 there is this thought that comes to me: We hear a word of “DELIVERANCE” or “FREEDOM” and think, “It must be NOW!”
Continue reading “We want the JOY of deliverance, but not the PRICE”Tag: Exodus
The sin of hurry
Abiding in the Lord will build us. It will train us.
Busyness will drain us. Continue reading “The sin of hurry”
Defeating Egypt in Us
Reading for today:
Ps. 119:145-176; 128-130
Ex. 7:8-24
2 Cor. 2:14-3:6
Mark 10:1-16
The test of the plagues in Egypt wasn’t about taking on the gods of Egypt JUST for the sake of the Egyptians. Continue reading “Defeating Egypt in Us”
The Kingdom can touch anyone
Reading for today:
Psalm 107; Ex. 2:1-22; 1Cor. 12:27-13:3; Mark 9:14-29
One of the powerful principles drawn from the Beatitudes is this: no one is beyond Kingdom blessing. Continue reading “The Kingdom can touch anyone”
Feasting on maggots
There are ways God will test us in our trust of him. Just hope it doesn’t involve maggots. Continue reading “Feasting on maggots”
Yes, the Lord will test you
One thing I am glad about in 2017 is my effort to stay at working out. It’s been the longest stretch ever for me to get into shape, work with a trainer, and find a way to stay physically active. It’s a work in progress. Continue reading “Yes, the Lord will test you”
New Year, New Opportunities, New Ways to Surrender
The year of transition begins. The year of a completely blank canvas is now on me. I am not panicked. I am not panicked. I am not panicked. (My therapist said if I repeat that phrase three times everything will be okay.) Continue reading “New Year, New Opportunities, New Ways to Surrender”
