The Provocation We think of "meekness" as weakness. In the Bible however, meekness is power under the total control of the Lord. Scripture "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:5). Point to Ponder It takes zero strength to lose your temper or shout down an opponent. It takes the strength … Continue reading Lent Day 35 – Mar. 24th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 24th
"God has wronged me and drawn his net around me." (Job 19-6) After the horrors of Auschwitz, Elie Wiesel lost his faith. "Where were you, God of kindness?" he asked, recalling the evil he and others suffered. "In my childhood I did not expect much from human beings. But I expected everything from You." And … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 24th
Lent Day 34 – Mar. 23rd
The Provocation We worry about "saving the planet" all the while people around us are dying without the Savior. We've prioritized the creation over the Creator, how insane is that? Scripture "They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator." (Romans 1:25). Point to Ponder … Continue reading Lent Day 34 – Mar. 23rd
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 23rd
"The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." (Psalm 121:8). Trina received a free ticket to a sold-out event and tucked it into her Bible. Later, her son saw her frantically searching through the pantry. When she explained that she'd lost her Bible, he asked why she was looking in … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 23rd
Stir It Up
"...and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh, you are in the Spirit, if the Spirit of God really dwells in you. Any one who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although your bodies … Continue reading Stir It Up
Lent Day 33 – Mar. 22nd
The Provocation We wait for "the right time" to get serious about our faith. The thief on the cross waited until the last minute, but you aren't guaranteed a last minute. Scripture "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near." (Isaiah 55:6) Point to Ponder Procrastination is the … Continue reading Lent Day 33 – Mar. 22nd
No Thought Police 