“Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.” —Proverbs 14:4 Here’s the principle from that verse. There are benefits to things but they also result in messes. What a great reminder for us when…
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” —Psalm 121:1-2 Every day we need to realize that we are weak, God is strong, and that he wants to give us…
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.—Luke 2:52 Luke describes the development of Jesus as a child and mentions four things that can guide our thinking about the things we emphasize in our own children. The first word…
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.. —Psalm 34:7 God provides a circle of protection around each of us. David recognized that when he was under pressure that seemed insurmountable. The challenge we often find is that we rely…
Notice two things in this passage. First, Jesus spent time away, both at the beginning of the story with his disciples and at the end of the passage by himself. Secondly, he viewed interruptions as opportunities for ministry. Read these verses: Then Jesus went…
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”—2 Peter 3:18 Unfortunately, some people make spiritual growth errors and don’t experience then the most benefit from what God has to offer. They rely on feelings as their measure of…
One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?”—John 5:5-6 The answer to the question, “Do…
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”—Joshua 1:9 Parenting requires strength-every day. But it’s hard to be strong when we second-guess ourselves or when things…
