"Then Solomon said, "The Lord said he would live in the dark cloud." (2 Chronicles 6:1 NCV) [1] "He made a darkness His hiding place , b His 1 canopy around Him, Darkness of waters , thick clouds of the skies." (Psalm 18:11 NASB95) [2] Many people, even Christians, go...
This is the 7th in a short series focusing what Israel's earliest leaders, the judges, have to teach us. Today's leadership lesson comes from one of Israel's more well-known judges, Samson . . . "The Spirit of the LORD came upon him in power so that he tore the lion...
Faith can be exercised in our lives, not only for healing, salvation and receiving answers to specific prayer request but living without fear under perplexing, paralyzing law or decree. Moses was born at such a dangerous, oppressive period for Israel in Egypt. It was...
"Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8) (NLT) Every time I looked out my window or door this week there was a huge, lovely purple Crepe Myrtle tree in my view. I would exalt God for that gorgeous example of His beautiful world. It seemed...
When a couple marries, it is sometimes referred to as 'becoming one'. It has been said the problem is deciding which one. Which should it be? I submit to you, neither one. "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" Amos 3:3. If either wants to be king of the...
"So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, "Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed." (2 Kings 5:8-10) The story begins in...
There are MANY lessons to be learned from the prophet Elisha. This is the 13th in a series focusing on the life and works of this great prophet. "Naaman's servants went to him and said, 'My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have...
While my main topic is security, I would be failing in my duties if I miss out on one single truth that runs across the pages of the Bible, which is that God has not left any issue untouched in the vast panorama of human relationships. Oh yes, He has not left...
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD , 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (Jeremiah 29:11) Do you like surprises? Some do, some don't. My husband, not too much. He likes a plan and knowing what comes...
"Finally, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. And the God of peace will be with you." (Philippians 4:8-9) The guidebook...