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What Do Mountains In The Bible Symbolize For Our Work Today?

Good Morning Friends, There is something mysterious about the mountains of the world and those referenced in the Bible for these places were also often pagan worship sites as well as where God was revealed. You see from the Biblical experience on the mountains of Ararat, Sinai, to Horeb, Hermon and Calvary the message is the same. … Continue reading What Do Mountains In The Bible Symbolize For Our Work Today? →

Do We See God’s Providence When We Lay Down Our Crutches And Follow Jesus?

Good Morning Friends, Even in a nation full of blessings, many people—especially youth—are struggling with emotional pain, loneliness, and discouragement. This time of year can be especially heavy: less sunlight, lingering illness, and the weight of bad news can leave people feeling isolated. Our mental health is more fragile than we admit, and isolation keeps … Continue reading Do We See God’s Providence When We Lay Down Our Crutches And Follow Jesus? →

Do We Understand the Purpose of the Law of Love?

Good Morning Friends, Today’s readings return us to the moment when Jesus recalls David eating the holy bread—a reminder that God’s law is meant to serve life, love, and relationship, not rigid control. David broke a rule yet acted in alignment with God’s will, showing that discerning God’s heart matters more than policing infractions. This … Continue reading Do We Understand the Purpose of the Law of Love? →

How Do We Balance Self-interest And Justice In A Dream That is Actually Attainable? 

Good Morning Friends, We are approaching Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and some will recall his “I Have a Dream” speech. Yet only months before his death, Dr. King preached another sermon—“Unfulfilled Dreams.” In it, he reflected on 1 Kings 8, where David longed to build the temple but never saw it completed. David walked … Continue reading How Do We Balance Self-interest And Justice In A Dream That is Actually Attainable?  →

How Will We Respond When The Holy Spirit Creatively Helps Us To Overcome Obstacles?

Good Morning Friends, Be cautious when someone flatters you by saying you “fell from heaven”—the devil did that too. Pride, fear, and misplaced trust can all interfere with a healthy relationship with Jesus. Today’s devotion invites us to consider personal responsibility, the paralysis that can come from resisting God’s sovereignty, and the power of friendship … Continue reading How Will We Respond When The Holy Spirit Creatively Helps Us To Overcome Obstacles? →

Are You Listening When God Speaks In The Quiet And Sends Us Out To Share The Gospel?

Good Morning Friends, There are moments in Scripture when the veil feels thin—when God’s voice breaks into ordinary life and calls someone by name. Today’s readings give us two such moments: a sleepy boy in the temple learning to hear God for the first time, and a weary Messiah rising before dawn to pray. Together, … Continue reading Are You Listening When God Speaks In The Quiet And Sends Us Out To Share The Gospel? →

Are You Open To Waiting To Catch The Spirit Of A Relationship With God?

Good Morning Friends, This morning we see how God opens and shuts doors and produces amazing and immediate results when the timing is right related to the divine plan. The Holy Spirit makes success out of what some call failures. And it happens when the focus is on God. Today we see how Jesus guides … Continue reading Are You Open To Waiting To Catch The Spirit Of A Relationship With God? →