Category Archives: dependence upon God
no remembrance
Ecclesiastes 1:4-11 Do the Preacher’s words still apply? Surely we can now record life achievements and art and wisdom for later years? Surely our history makes great actions worth while? But the same could have been said of written remembrances … Continue reading
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red barrens
Micah 7:1-13 When I lived in Maine, I enjoyed looking on the bright red blueberry barrens, after harvest. It was an awesome sight to see miles of crimson bushes. Yet, it meant that there was no fruit left. The berries … Continue reading
altars for sinning
Hosea 8 The political alliances made by Israel were “sowing the wind” and God promises that they will reap the whirlwind. The religious practices were simply an outward show designed to hide their corruption. God called them altars for sinning. … Continue reading
celebrity or success?
Proverbs 3:1-12 My daughter, look at the “celebrities.” They are popular and you might be tempted to be like them. But look at the mess they have made of their lives. They are not truly successful. If you want to … Continue reading
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trust during
Joel 2:28-3:21 Joel’s message for you and me today is not to let the present spoil your vision of the future. It may take a long time before you actually see God at work in your life and family. But … Continue reading
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trust during
Joel 2:28-3:21 Joel’s message for you and me today is not to let the present spoil your vision of the future. It may take a long time before you actually see God at work in your life and family. But … Continue reading
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diversity
Psalm 148 The wonderful diversity of the universe around us should naturally draw us to praise and worship its one creator. He is the one author of the symphony that consists of many instruments. The harmony we see should drive … Continue reading
the sensible thing
Psalm 147 The LORD, who has all the power in the universe, has invested himself in the restoration, healing and preservation of those who fear him. It only makes sense to praise his name, and to cooperate with his plan … Continue reading
no matter what
Joel 1 We often long for God’s good news, but Joel reminds us that sometimes the path to restoration begins with warnings we would rather not hear. The disasters he described were not random tragedies; they were God’s wake‑up call … Continue reading
end of the line
Psalm 143 When the enemies of your soul have chased it to the end of the line, there are only two options: give in and die, or turn to God and be rescued. David was at the end of the … Continue reading
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