Revelation 14
Revelation 14 - In the last days there will be a great division of the human race. There will be those that remain true to the faith even in...
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Revelation 13
Revelation 13 - Back in the 80’s an American Hip Hop Band emerged from the streets of New York. They pretty much took the music industry by storm. Their...
Revelation 12
Revelation 12 - This chapter and the next two to follow are loaded with much to consider. The massive struggle between good and evil begins and the church itself...
Revelation 11
Revelation 11 - In a mere 11 verses, there are incredible twists, populated by fantastic creatures and people with superpowers.This section alone is one of the most difficult chapters...
Revelation 10
Revelation 10 - "God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne." - Psalms 47:8 There is nothing that happens in this world, in this...
Revelation 9
Revelation 9 - I want you to think of someone in your life, someone you know who does not know Jesus. Someone who actually is not even remotely interested...
Revelation 8
Revelation 8 - The reprieve of the picture from chapter 7, this magnificent worship, changes as Revelation 8 opens with the 7th and final seal is cracked. And what...
Revelation 7
Revelation 7 - Chapter 6 ended with the dramatic opening of the 6th seal which brought cosmic disturbances that registered off the charts...
Revelation 6
Revelation 6 - There is a spot in Alaska where if you stooped down to a stream and placed something that would float, it would begin a journey of...
Revelation 5
Revelation 5 - "I wish I could take every Christian and dangle them over the pit of hell for 30 seconds. This would change the way they live here...
Revelation 4
Revelation 4 - There is a throne where the Lord God Almighty sits. It is a room where every thought is made right; every act of betrayal is redeemed. It...
Revelation 3
Revelation 3 - Zombies Zombies. They're everywhere. They pop up in commercials asking "Where's your wallet?" There are movies, TV shows, covers of magazines and even have been in...
Revelation 2
Revelation 2 - What if Jesus wrote your church a letter? What would He have to say? What if Jesus wrote you one? What would He speak of concerning...
Revelation 1
Revelation 1 - Turn on any news cycle and we're bombarded with political haggling, distraught emotions, murder, and rage among so many other negative things. If we were to...
Jeremiah 52
Jeremiah 52 - The destruction of Jerusalem and hardhearted people of Judah happened exactly as Jeremiah prophesied. It's a bitter end to the story of such rebelliousness of God's...
Jeremiah 51
Jeremiah 51 - It's a dramatic end to the prophecies of Jeremiah. His final words spoken are against Babylon with great detail of what God will do this nation. ...
Jeremiah 50
Jeremiah 50 - Within the ancient world there came a point Babylon was the ruling nation. It seemed unstoppable. Nations bowed before her, they trembled...
Jeremiah 49
Jeremiah 49 - God will have the last say. Sometimes we get so caught up in the tragedy of some event or injustice that takes place with no consequences...
Jeremiah 48
Jeremiah 48 - Complacency - a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder...
Jeremiah 47
Jeremiah 47 - The judgments of God are not meaningless whims where He suddenly decides to make a move. They're not based on any prejudice or revenge...
Jeremiah 46
Jeremiah 46 - As the book of Jeremiah comes to a few remaining chapters, God has some final thoughts for the surrounding nations. There would be...
Jeremiah 45
Jeremiah 45 - We are masters at feeling sorry for ourselves. In particular this is found among Believers at times when things don't go the way we expected...
Jeremiah 44
Jeremiah 44 - "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana The unraveling of the heart is front and center of...
Jeremiah 43
Jeremiah 43 - "I want God's approval, not His plan." Man, we get so bent on what we want, don't we? We want to do things our way. We...
Jeremiah 42
Jeremiah 42 - "God will restore but you must be obedient." - Jeremiah As the story continues, the men and people of Judah sought out Jeremiah. They were in...
Jeremiah 41
Jeremiah 41 - People suffer when another individual sins. The ripple effect is far-reaching. Often we don't think along these lines due to our own waywardness, but the ramifications...
Jeremiah 40
Jeremiah 40 - There are times with people they acknowledge the presence and hand of God. This is found in those who have witnessed His provision and protection of...
Jeremiah 39
Jeremiah 39 - God's Word came true. The final king of Judah finally was removed from his throne. Everything Jeremiah spoke came to pass at the Lord's command. Captured,...
Jeremiah 38
Jeremiah 38 - It really isn't shocking when you think about it that Judah was in complete chaos. King Zedekiah had no backbone and agreed with everyone. Agreeing with...
Jeremiah 37
Jeremiah 37 - Many people want the blessings of God without the personal cost. They want Him to provide for their needs, give them what they want, help sustain...
Jeremiah 36
Jeremiah 36 - It's one crazy story. And actually, there's a part to this that I've always loved. So Reader's Digest - Jeremiah is given words by God to...
Jeremiah 35
Jeremiah 35 - They were like the Nazirites. The clan of Recab had been asked to live a completely different lifestyle than others. Generation after generation grew up and...
Jeremiah 34
Jeremiah 34 - Following Jesus is a long walk of obedience. It's not made up of empty promises or half-hearted commitment. It's not about the prayers of "Save me...
Jeremiah 33
Jeremiah 33 - There are many things unknown to us. Obviously, this is found in the far-reaching wonder of where our life will go, how things will turn out...
Jeremiah 32
Jeremiah 32 - It certainly would be a foolish thing to do. Jerusalem had been under siege for a year. Jeremiah was a prisoner of the palace. Yet, in...
Jeremiah 31
Jeremiah 31 - In my bible, chapter 31 is marked up everywhere. There are notes in the sidelines, thoughts jotted down, and promises I've penned across the top. It...
Jeremiah 30
Jeremiah 30 - "Let the ruins come to life in the beauty of Your Name. Rising up from the ashes, God forever You reign. And my soul will find...
Jeremiah 29
Jeremiah 29 - It was a call to move forward. Even though in captivity, a place not chosen by their will, it was more than encouragement to embrace where...
Jeremiah 28
Jeremiah 28 - Comforting lies or stark difficult truth - which do you tend to lean into? Gosh, talk about a question, right? We like to compartmentalize. We have...
Jeremiah 27
Jeremiah 27 - Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon had already invaded Judah once in 605 BC. He came back again in 597 and took captive the likes of Daniel and...
Jeremiah 26
Jeremiah 26 - "Do not omit a word." - God Have you ever been there where through prayer and seeking, God gave you a strong word to deliver to...
Jeremiah 25
Jeremiah 25 - Imagine speaking the same truth for 25 years and there was no evidence of someone turning from their sinful indifference to God. Can you imagine how...
Jeremiah 24
Jeremiah 24 - Stirrings from the Holy Spirit do many things. He convicts of our sin. He counsels us in times of uncertainty. It is He who gives peace...
Jeremiah 23
Jeremiah 23 - Accountability in leadership - it is something much needed. No matter what the role may be, from your home to your job to leadership within a...
Jeremiah 22
Jeremiah 22 - God has a message and it will be delivered. It may not come the way we expected. It may not come at the time we thought...
Jeremiah 21
Jeremiah 21 - "If their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these...
Jeremiah 20
Jeremiah 20 - Truth divides. From the strong leader to the broken in spirit, Truth comes in and draws a line. Responses depend upon our heart and reveal many...
Jeremiah 19
Jeremiah 19 - His words would make the peoples ears tingle. Coming destruction was upon them due to the hardness of their heart, much like the final product of...
Jeremiah 18
Jeremiah 18 - The wheel turned as the lump of clay was worked by the hands of the potter. It was picked up then slammed down. Pressed in and...
Jeremiah 17
Jeremiah 17 - Sometimes our trust seemingly rests on government and their leaders. This has been going on since the beginning of such structures. Throughout the ages people have...
Jeremiah 16
Jeremiah 16 - Imagine laying down one of your deepest desires. Think about what it would mean for God to simply say, "No, you will not do or have...
Jeremiah 15
Jeremiah 15 - The insecurities of Jeremiah are starting to show. He's really stuck between a rock and hard place. He knows he needs to stay true and obey...
Jeremiah 14
Jeremiah 14 - Jeremiah 14:11 NASB So the LORD said to me, "Do not pray for the welfare of this people." Don't pray for these people. What??? If you...
Jeremiah 13
Jeremiah 13 - Arrogance gets in the way of our relationship with God every time. Spiritual pride, which is found over and over again throughout the body of Believers...
Jeremiah 12
Jeremiah 12 - It's almost like the comedian's monologue who opened her stand up with the question: Can we talk? Jeremiah is struggling. He watched as his words have...
Jeremiah 11
Jeremiah 11 - Is there ever a time to stop praying for someone? Man, that's a hard question! I think our gut response is NEVER! And that's what makes...
Jeremiah 10
Jeremiah 10 - The forest became an idol factory. The people lived in fear of what these pieces of wood carved in some likeness could do them. They relied...
Jeremiah 9
Jeremiah 9 - The conflict is real. Jeremiah knows what awaits the people because of their hardheartedness. He knows personally what this will cost the nation, which is everything. ...
Jeremiah 8
Jeremiah 8 - One of the hardest things on our journey can be determining the will of God. I remember when I was in Cyprus and God began messing...
Jeremiah 7
Jeremiah 7 - It's a smorgasbord of faith. Some pick and choose what they want from various religions and mix them together. They like the teachings of Jesus but...
Jeremiah 6
Jeremiah 6 - Ignore it and it will go away. Have you ever done that? How'd it work out for you when you did? Right?! Ignoring a situation, a...
Jeremiah 5
Jeremiah 5 - Nothing is more frustrating than talking to another and they're not listening. Distracted on their phone or with a television program they look like they've heard...
Jeremiah 4
Jeremiah 4 - The ground has hardened. Cracked from lack of rain the soil is like rock. Seemingly nothing can penetrate it except a plow. Tilling, the plow breaks...
Jeremiah 3
Jeremiah 3 - Talk is cheap. As the saying goes, the truth of this statement is more on point than anything. We can certainly talk ourselves into or out...
Jeremiah 2
Jeremiah 2 - We've all been there. Someone promised something and reneged down the line on their follow-through. Sometimes it left us...
Jeremiah 1
Jeremiah 1 - Success. How do you measure it? Is it ranked by how well you're doing in your job? What about reaching goals or having wealth? Is success...
2 Chronicles 36
2 Chronicles 36 - Sin repeated and not repented of brings disaster. This is the theme Ezra hit again and again in 2 Chronicles. The Temple was...
2 Chronicles 35
2 Chronicles 35 - Armchair Quarterback noun. a person who offers advice or an opinion on something in which they have no expertise...
2 Chronicles 34
2 Chronicles 34 - At the age of 8, he became king. When he turned 16 he began seeking God in relationship. This seeking brought about an...
2 Chronicles 33
2 Chronicles 33 - "Because you rage against me and because your insolence has reached my ears, i will put my hook in your nose and my...
2 Chronicles 32
2 Chronicles 32 - We are doers. We see a situation and calculate what needs to be done and then act upon that. Really, it's part of...
2 Chronicles 31
2 Chronicles 31 - The result of revival means action takes place. It is not just getting caught up in the moment or even the emotional. For...
2 Chronicles 30
2 Chronicles 30 - It was a tough conversation. Life had bottomed out for this person. Everything they had given thought and poured themselves into was teetering...
2 Chronicles 29
2 Chronicles 29 - Sometimes watching someone else fall is enough motivation to change course. The ramifications of choices of another can be something that brings about...
2 Chronicles 28
2 Chronicles 28 - How far can a person fall? This is the question. I've, at times, pondered this myself. It begins with a small step that,...
2 Chronicles 27
2 Chronicles 27 - "But..." Throw this word in any sentence and it changes the entire first half of what was said. This small word has the...
2 Chronicles 26
2 Chronicles 26 - Obedience is a lifelong act. It is not the flash in the pan type of obedience but one that continues throughout our lives...
2 Chronicles 25
2 Chronicles 25 - Amaziah is another example of someone who followed the Lord nominally but did not fully commit his heart...
2 Chronicles 24
2 Chronicles 24 - Riding on the coattails of another's faith will not make any difference in the end. A good start doesn't promise a faithful finish. Being too dependent on another for our...
2 Chronicles 23
2 Chronicles 23 - When all hope is gone there is still a plan. Do you believe that? Do you trust that statement? Where do you need to be reminded even right at this...
2 Chronicles 22
2 Chronicles 22 - Who speaks into your life? Who is it that you turn to for advice and counsel? Are there those who you look toward that may not...
2 Chronicles 21
2 Chronicles 21 - Time reveals the fruit of our lives. Many times seasons must come and go before the bearing of our own obedience or choices is shown. Sometimes that revelation is not...
2 Chronicles 20
2 Chronicles 20 - Have you ever gotten through something by the skin of your teeth? What a strange phrase right? Believe it or not, it is first mentioned in the book of Job!...
2 Chronicles 19
2 Chronicles 19 - Have you ever gotten through something by the skin of your teeth? What a strange phrase right? Believe it or not, it is first mentioned in the book of Job!...
2 Chronicles 18
2 Chronicles 18 - Do you really want the truth? The story that unfolds in this chapter is a tangible example of how we can surround ourselves with people who tell us what we...
2 Chronicles 17
2 Chronicles 17 - The good and the bad of our parental upbringing marks us. We've all been shaped by how we were raised and how our parents modeled themselves. There are the people...
2 Chronicles 16
2 Chronicles 16 - Loyalty. It's the state of being faithful to ones commitments or obligations. We see a lot of disloyalty these days. It finds itself...
2 Chronicles 15
2 Chronicles 15 - Nothing used to burn me up more than when my Mom would call me another name. This wasn't a slip of the tongue...
2 Chronicles 14
2 Chronicles 14 - It's a strange thing. There are those who start their journey with God so well. They radically come to Jesus and make bold...
2 Chronicles 13
2 Chronicles 13 - It's selective history. We read here of a stunning account of God's deliverance through the king of Judah, Abijah. The son of Rehoboam,...
2 Chronicles 12
2 Chronicles 12 - In the bad times, its much easier to be in connection with God, serving Him. In the good, well often we...
2 Chronicles 11
2 Chronicles 11 - Right time, right place, right words. Ever had someone come across your path that speaks needed truth into a situation and then as...
2 Chronicles 10
2 Chronicles 10 - We may not go to a website for it but many of us scroll through the offers of others as we seek counsel....
2 Chronicles 9
2 Chronicles 9 - We all have one. Its really not by design or the will of man. We can set the table for it but truly...
2 Chronicles 8
2 Chronicles 8 - The movement toward sin always begins with one step. One thing that God is not pleased with will lead to another step then...
2 Chronicles 7
2 Chronicles 7 - Grace is free. Its a beautiful thing God has offered. But grace is costly as well. It cost Jesus everything. It costs us...
2 Chronicles 6
2 Chronicles 6 - Waiting. Pursuing something even when we see no movement toward any fruition of a desire or outcome is hard. Yes, waiting on Gods...
2 Chronicles 5
2 Chronicles 5 - It took 7 years to build the temple. The day had finally arrived in November 959 BC for the dedication of this incredible...
2 Chronicles 4
2 Chronicles 4 - We've heard the phrase, "God is in the details." I've used this myself. Often stated, it's in reference to being led to do...
2 Chronicles 3
2 Chronicles 3 - Finally, the temple construction had begun. After years of planning and preparation by David, when Solomon took the throne he began the work...