Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-11. So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labors as God did from his. Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as …
Read More “6/23/2024”
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:10-12. For the person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from his. Let us, then, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience. For the word of God is …
Read More “6/22/2024”
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-11. So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey …
Read More “6/21/2024”
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:19-21. Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires …
Read More “6/20/2024”
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 107:11-14. They rebelled against the words of God, scorning the counsel of the Most High. That is why he broke them with hard labor; they fell, and no one was there to help them. “Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He …
Read More “6/19/2024”
Our scripture this morning is James 1:26-27. Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself …
Read More “6/18/2024”
Friends, I’m traveling again this week so my morning posts may be posted at different times as I and the internet are able to connect. Our scripture this morning is 2 John 1:6-8. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is …
Read More “6/17/2024”
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 23:23-24. Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well. The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. The Book of Proverbs has much to offer in the way of practical wisdom, especially …
Read More “6/16/2024”
Our scripture this morning is Exodus 20:8-11. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male …
Read More “6/15/2024”
Our scripture this morning is Lamentations 3:24-26. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. The prophet Jeremiah was …
Read More “6/14/2024”