Monthly Archives: February 2011
if my people…
2 Chronicles 7. Before we jump to claim 2 Chronicles 7:14 as our life verse– we should look again at the context of the verse. Solomon has just prayed to dedicate the temple. The LORD appeared to him at night, … Continue reading
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the real story
Genesis 29:31-30:43. The LORD’s steadfast love shines through in the fact that he continues to bless Jacob with children and property. It is also seen in how he brings about justice to the mistreated ones in the process. Leah, who … Continue reading
switcheroo
Genesis 29:1-30. Laban pulled a switcheroo on Jacob and gave him Leah on his wedding night. Why did God let this happen? Remember that Jacob had done the same thing to his father, Isaac, when he pretended to be Esau … Continue reading
from silence to shouting
Psalm 32. This psalm is the story of a sinner who is under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. The urge to confess is so strong, and the knowledge of his separation from God’s will so acute that he groans … Continue reading
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conditioning prayer
Luke 22. Jesus could see beyond the time of trial that he was facing to the victory and the celebration in his kingdom. That awareness did not lessen the anguish he felt as he approached the cross. His was an … Continue reading
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