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James 1:17 KJV (17)  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Note that the apostle doesn’t say, “Every great/large gift…” We have a tendency to only pay attention to the big gifts that we receive – whether from God or ...

We don’t always pay attention to what we pray for.  Too often, we can get caught up in prayers of repetition (which Jesus warned us about in Matthew 6:7), or we don’t actually think through the implications of what we are asking for in our prayers.   “Lord, please grant me more patience…” How do you suppose one gets more ...

Genesis 39:2-6 KJV (2)  And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. (3)  And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. (4)  And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served ...

What is the meaning of life?  Why are we here?  What is our purpose? These questions have been asked for centuries and more, but there is a simple (if not eagerly accepted) answer. The purpose for all human life, as it is for all of creation throughout the universe, is to bring glory and honor to God, the Creator. Colossians ...

We have been already promised guidance and protection -- we just need to obey... Exodus 23:20-22 KJV (20)  Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. (21)  Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your ...

There are so many injunctions against personal misconduct, and yet people still allow greed and wickedness to rule in their lives: Exodus 23:1-2 ESV (1)  "You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. (2)  You shall not fall in with the many to do evil, ...

Exodus 20:18-20 KJV (18)  And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. (19)  And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. ...

Does it seem like we spend more time complaining and wanting to return to bad situations with which we are familiar, rather than overcoming the necessary trials that are on our path? Exodus 14:10-12 KJV (10)  And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and ...

Yesterday, I read an advice column in Slate where someone asks about whether they should return their tithe or pay their debt. Unfortunately, the answer given to the poor truth seeker was way off the mark.  And the comments that followed were not any more helpful.  It is a shame that Debbie did not have a better place to ask questions ...

All too often, we take the way of convenience, or the way of expedience or the way of society, but not the way of Jesus. We make excuses or question the relevance of the Bible for solving today’s problems. The Bible remains relevant for the following reasons: God is eternal, His requirements are eternal and His Word is eternal The Bible ...