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So Many gods

These verses make me stop and think about a truth we often take for granted. No matter what you have committed to believing about our existence none of us can deny we humans are built for relationship…

2 Kings 17:30 (NLT)

I love Proverbs! These words of wisdom ring true to…

I love Proverbs! These words of wisdom ring true to everyone. As we read these I'm sure we all have someone in mind (including ourselves) and we think, "that is so true". LOL. I wish God would imprint…

Proverbs 17:27 (NLT), Proverbs 17:28 (NLT)

God Shaped Hole

Acts 17:27-27 This summary by Paul (his whole unknown god speech) really cuts straight to the point of what we Christians are all about. We were created for a relationship with God. We are not a random…

Acts 17:27 (NLT)

Again They Did Evil

I am utterly shocked at the complete turning of God's people. I know we as Christians sin everyday and often do things we don't want to do and of course don't do the things we want to do. This repeated…

Judges 13:1 (NLT)

God Cares

As I've been reading these passages over the past couple of days I can't help but laugh at some of these details. I laugh because it's common to think that God is only interested in the big stuff or major…

Deuteronomy 23:13 (NLT)

Clarification

Answers Magazine Volume 7 No. 1 Jan-Mar 2012 has an interesting article about Nephilim or giants. It presents 3 different positions biblical scholars have taken on this topic and arguments for and objections…

Deuteronomy 9:2 (NLT)

Hope

Luke 7:47 Wow, what a powerful verse to remember when I feel like I should be doing better, when keep fighting the same sin, and when I do the things I don't want to do. May I also remember this verse…

Luke 7:47 (NLT), Luke 7:50 (NLT)

Grasping for Security and Control

As I've read these passages this past week, about the Israelites journey to the promised land and their 40 year punishment and can't help thinking about how this applies to my life. Are there times I've…

Numbers 32:17 (NLT)

Worship

The dictionary defines worship as showing respect and reverence and adoration. As I ponder this I wonder how I can make the conscience choice to show respect, reverence and adoration to God every day.…

Leviticus 26:1 (NLT)

Atonement Laws

This makes me wonder what the purpose of tattoos were during this time period? If they were for religious idol worship then it makes sense God forbid it. When Paul had the vision about forbidden food…

Leviticus 19:28 (NLT)

Waiting For Redemption

The disciples didn't need to fast to deny self and get closer to God for 2 reasons. First, Jesus was with them giving them instructions and guiding them. Second, Jesus had not died for them yet. Their…

Mark 2:21 (NLT)

Burn The Fat

It's interesting that the purification ritual included instructions to burn the fat, even the parts of the body designed to process, store and use the fat. It occurs to me that this can be applied to…

Leviticus 4:8 (NLT), Leviticus 4:9 (NLT)

God Changed His Mind?

As I read the related notes from others several things come to mind. First, the idea that God was contemplating evil. Given the nature of God, this is impossible. I think the key here is our definition…

Exodus 32:2 (NLT), Exodus 32:6 (NLT), Exodus 32:14 (NLT)

Exodus 25:22

God says, "I will meet you there....." That statement sticks in my mind and replays over and over. Where will God meet me? What special place have I carved out to wait expectantly for God? Only Moses…

Where's the power really?

"If two of you agree, it will be given". Most people say we have power we just need to claim it. I dont think this verse is about our power. I think it's about the power of relationship. The very nature…

Matthew 18:19 (NLT), Matthew 18:20 (NLT)

Missed Opportunities

It's amazing to me how much God loves us and how he allows us or gives us room to be human. God told Moses to go and speak and he argued and refused. God did not turn him into a pile of dust. He didn't…

Exodus 4:11 (NLT)

Something More

As I read these verses, I'm shocked that Abraham is once again lieing and handing his wife over to another man. Didn't God already rebuke him for this in a previous chapter? After reading some other reader…

Genesis 20:6 (NLT), Genesis 20:7 (NLT)

Depression

This mirrors the cries of my soul as I struggle with depression for nothing. God, may I be like David pouring out my anguish, holding nothing back, and yet praise you still. May I train my mind to purge…

Psalm 6:3 (NLT)