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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Wealthy family who has lost it all. When a person who is raised in poverty gains affluence over time, they tend to be more resilient when difficulty hits because they know they can dig out of it agai... [see more]
Wealthy family who has lost it all. When a person who is raised in poverty gains affluence over time, they tend to be more resilient when difficulty hits because they know they can dig out of it agai... [see more]
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Need for celebration. We have God in our hearts. The people of Israel gathered asking for the Word of God. They celebrated with great joy despite the many sorrows they can point to. Today, we have a... [see more]
Need for celebration. We have God in our hearts. The people of Israel gathered asking for the Word of God. They celebrated with great joy despite the many sorrows they can point to. Today, we have a... [see more]
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Less worry about what others think, more focus on the heart of God. If Nehemiah placed much focus on what people were saying ("rumors"), he could have easily lost heart to slow down the work or even ... [see more]
Less worry about what others think, more focus on the heart of God. If Nehemiah placed much focus on what people were saying ("rumors"), he could have easily lost heart to slow down the work or even ... [see more]
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Answers to rhetorical questions should be obvious, or should it? When shown a place where bones of people who have long passed away, it would be obvious that such people are dead with no future. When... [see more]
Answers to rhetorical questions should be obvious, or should it? When shown a place where bones of people who have long passed away, it would be obvious that such people are dead with no future. When... [see more]
Thursday, July 7, 2022
God provides and can do even the seemingly-impossible through us. Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem where there were people of random skill sets. The people did not have a strong desire to "work on" Jer... [see more]
God provides and can do even the seemingly-impossible through us. Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem where there were people of random skill sets. The people did not have a strong desire to "work on" Jer... [see more]
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Can we justify Ezra being angry? The country of Israel was ruined and its people were captives under the reign of an "unbelieving" nation. As a result, in order to survive in the new setting, the peo... [see more]
Can we justify Ezra being angry? The country of Israel was ruined and its people were captives under the reign of an "unbelieving" nation. As a result, in order to survive in the new setting, the peo... [see more]
Friday, July 1, 2022
God's gracious hand upon those who are determined to honor God. Ezra lives in a time where the people of Israel are captured as slaves. They are not in world power and many things can be considered "... [see more]
God's gracious hand upon those who are determined to honor God. Ezra lives in a time where the people of Israel are captured as slaves. They are not in world power and many things can be considered "... [see more]
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Sole Dependence on God (not man-made structures). Egypt was once a world power with well established Pharoahs in reign. Yet, God took it down, and it is evident through history. We live in false cer... [see more]
Sole Dependence on God (not man-made structures). Egypt was once a world power with well established Pharoahs in reign. Yet, God took it down, and it is evident through history. We live in false cer... [see more]
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
God-fearing people are to be rebellious. Christians ought to love others and serve well under governments, organizations, and to their parents. Yet, their allegiance is to God and they will rebel ag... [see more]
God-fearing people are to be rebellious. Christians ought to love others and serve well under governments, organizations, and to their parents. Yet, their allegiance is to God and they will rebel ag... [see more]
Monday, June 27, 2022
Succeeding despite limitations and fear. The people who conquered Israel already settled where the people of Israel wanted to reestablish the temple—the settled people did not like foreign people. ... [see more]
Succeeding despite limitations and fear. The people who conquered Israel already settled where the people of Israel wanted to reestablish the temple—the settled people did not like foreign people. ... [see more]
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Courage to rebuild. The people of Israel "arrived at the Temple" that used to be glorious and the center of their pride. They returned to see it destroyed and in rubbles. They gathered offerings toge... [see more]
Courage to rebuild. The people of Israel "arrived at the Temple" that used to be glorious and the center of their pride. They returned to see it destroyed and in rubbles. They gathered offerings toge... [see more]
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Be careful that you are not prostitutes. By the time of the New Testament (see John 4), Samaria and the Jews (people of Israel and Judah) separated themselves from each other arguing about who is th... [see more]
Be careful that you are not prostitutes. By the time of the New Testament (see John 4), Samaria and the Jews (people of Israel and Judah) separated themselves from each other arguing about who is th... [see more]
Thursday, June 23, 2022
It's ok to direct teams to (learn and) do something that they haven't done before. Often, leaders may get frustrated when their people do not have the right experience. The normal thinking today is t... [see more]
It's ok to direct teams to (learn and) do something that they haven't done before. Often, leaders may get frustrated when their people do not have the right experience. The normal thinking today is t... [see more]
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Failure of kings, priests, and prophets As people who are called to be like Jesus, we embody the traits of kings, priests, and prophets. Ezekiel points to the failures of each of those roles for the ... [see more]
Failure of kings, priests, and prophets As people who are called to be like Jesus, we embody the traits of kings, priests, and prophets. Ezekiel points to the failures of each of those roles for the ... [see more]
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
There is no sin that is too great to receive the favor of God. Manasseh was perhaps considered to be the most evil (God-opposing) king in Judah. Yet, when he humbled himself before God, God heard his... [see more]
There is no sin that is too great to receive the favor of God. Manasseh was perhaps considered to be the most evil (God-opposing) king in Judah. Yet, when he humbled himself before God, God heard his... [see more]
Monday, June 20, 2022
When God is silent, humble yourself and consider the things He shared with you in the past. Leaders of Israel gathered before God's prophet to hear from God. However, God did not give a new message a... [see more]
When God is silent, humble yourself and consider the things He shared with you in the past. Leaders of Israel gathered before God's prophet to hear from God. However, God did not give a new message a... [see more]
Monday, June 20, 2022
God is after our hearts more than anything. King Hezekiah accomplished much in building up his kingdom. He was also faithful and trusted God to defend an attack from a much greater army. God protecte... [see more]
God is after our hearts more than anything. King Hezekiah accomplished much in building up his kingdom. He was also faithful and trusted God to defend an attack from a much greater army. God protecte... [see more]
Friday, June 17, 2022
Making good promises and keeping it At times, we may want to say yes even though we do not intend to keep the promise. It may be to please the other person or because we are not sure. However, once w... [see more]
Making good promises and keeping it At times, we may want to say yes even though we do not intend to keep the promise. It may be to please the other person or because we are not sure. However, once w... [see more]
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Losing our rightful positions of blessings by following the world. Have we lost our thanks to God for all that He has provided us? People tend to look at their circumstances (or circumstances of the ... [see more]
Losing our rightful positions of blessings by following the world. Have we lost our thanks to God for all that He has provided us? People tend to look at their circumstances (or circumstances of the ... [see more]
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Failure of following the crowd. Christians must often do the opposite of what the crowd does. Sometimes, especially during times of uncertainty, the crowd may try to latch on to something that may be... [see more]
Failure of following the crowd. Christians must often do the opposite of what the crowd does. Sometimes, especially during times of uncertainty, the crowd may try to latch on to something that may be... [see more]
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Aligned with the Creation Purpose... In the modern world, we often think being "useful" has to do with the things we do (often tied with occupations), but that has not been the case whether in the Ol... [see more]
Aligned with the Creation Purpose... In the modern world, we often think being "useful" has to do with the things we do (often tied with occupations), but that has not been the case whether in the Ol... [see more]
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
How to have success, how to fail... Uzziah was a young king who did not yet have much knowledge. Yet, God gave him success "as long as (he) sought guidance from the Lord." (He also had a good mentor ... [see more]
How to have success, how to fail... Uzziah was a young king who did not yet have much knowledge. Yet, God gave him success "as long as (he) sought guidance from the Lord." (He also had a good mentor ... [see more]
Monday, June 13, 2022
Criticality for prophets to be aligned with God We are all called to be like Jesus, and being a prophet like Him is one of them. Yet, there is danger assuming all our thoughts (imaginations, dreams) ... [see more]
Criticality for prophets to be aligned with God We are all called to be like Jesus, and being a prophet like Him is one of them. Yet, there is danger assuming all our thoughts (imaginations, dreams) ... [see more]
Monday, June 13, 2022
"Christian" by heart and action Even in the Old Testament, there is a valid question of whether people are followers of God or not. Israel followed and knew God's ways. Yet, the "man of God" cle... [see more]
"Christian" by heart and action Even in the Old Testament, there is a valid question of whether people are followers of God or not. Israel followed and knew God's ways. Yet, the "man of God" cle... [see more]
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Exile, leaving of something that has been important. Even though this was a sign of what is to come, Ezekiel acted as if he was leaving his home that he expected to live in for a long time. Since the... [see more]
Exile, leaving of something that has been important. Even though this was a sign of what is to come, Ezekiel acted as if he was leaving his home that he expected to live in for a long time. Since the... [see more]
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Importance of a mentor (or pastor) who is right with God. Jehoiada probably redirected Joash's many belligerence so that Joash may remain right before God. Perhaps we should be thankful to our brothe... [see more]
Importance of a mentor (or pastor) who is right with God. Jehoiada probably redirected Joash's many belligerence so that Joash may remain right before God. Perhaps we should be thankful to our brothe... [see more]
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Priests to lead and train nascent kings It is often the kings who establish the foundations so that the priests can maintain the holiness of the Lord. Joash was a young king who lacked such knowledge... [see more]
Priests to lead and train nascent kings It is often the kings who establish the foundations so that the priests can maintain the holiness of the Lord. Joash was a young king who lacked such knowledge... [see more]
Friday, June 10, 2022
Faith in the uncertainty... We can wonder if Jehosheba knew God's plan for Joash. Her saving the kid may not have amounted to much, or she could have failed trying and even be put to death. In our ... [see more]
Faith in the uncertainty... We can wonder if Jehosheba knew God's plan for Joash. Her saving the kid may not have amounted to much, or she could have failed trying and even be put to death. In our ... [see more]
