Then said Jesus to the crowds and to his disciples, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat; so practice and observe whatever they tell you, but not what they do; for they preach, but do not practice. They bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves … Continue reading Jesus Calls Out Church Leaders
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Daily Scripture Series – Oct. 31st
"Blessed are those who...walk in the light of your presence, Lord" (Psalm 89:15) When Elaine was diagnosed with advanced cancer, she and her husband, Chuck, knew it wouldn't be long until she'd be with Jesus. Both of them treasured the promise of Psalm 23 that God would be with them as they journeyed through the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Oct. 31st
Daily Scripture Series – Oct. 30th
"Obey the Lord by doing what I tell you. Then...your life will be spared." (Jeremiah 38:20) In 1951, Joseph Stalin's doctor advised him to reduce his workload in order to preserve his health. The ruler of the Soviet Union accused the physican of spying and had him arrested. The tyrant who had oppressed so many … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Oct. 30th
It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
"But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they came together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, to test him. 'Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?' And he said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all … Continue reading It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
The 1st 40 Days – Oct. 27th
DAY TWENTY-TWO NEW COVENANT Long before the earthly arrival of Jesus, what we call the "New Covenant" was prophesied by the Hebrew prophet, Jeremiah. Read Jeremiah 31:31-37 (20-26 in some translations) As it said in Jeremiah, the new covenant was established with the "house of Israel and house of Judah." Throughout the prophecy, God repeatedly … Continue reading The 1st 40 Days – Oct. 27th
Daily Scripture Series – Oct. 27th
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." (Psalm 20:7) In Psalm 20, King David took comfort in God's trustworthiness. The Israelites had a powerful army, but they knew that their biggst strength came from "the name of the Lord". They placed their trust … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Oct. 27th
No Thought Police 