“Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him.” 1 Corinthians 7:17a Reading this verse brings such encouragement to my heart. It is highlighting for me both the sovereignty of my God and the devotion to Him that is to characterize our lives. […]
“But we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 To those who are called by God, the crucifixion of Christ—and His resurrection—are the evident power and wisdom […]
“So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly…And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law…And […]
“I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.” John 17:9 “The Lord knows those who are his” 2 Timothy 2:19 If I am God’s, then will He not lead me rightly? Will He miss a needed provision? Will He speak in a way that […]
In Pleasant Places 