Thus in the reign of Merenra a high official declared that he had built many holy places in order that the spirits of the king, the ever-living Merenra, might be invoked “more than all the gods.”“It has never been doubted that the king claimed actual divinity; he was the ‘great...
We should prioritize prayer and discernment in our lives.Role of LeadershipJudah's selection to lead highlights the importance of God-ordained leadership. We should recognize and respect the leaders God places in our lives.Unity and ObedienceThe tribes of Israel, despite internal conflict, come ...
12. “God has a plan for you – I can promise you that. Your life is sacred. There is and always has been a path for your soul, and if you follow that path, it will lead you to the inner utopia that your soul longs to experience in this lifetime.”– Debbie Ford 13. “I ju...
Guardrails on a road serve the purpose of protecting you in dangerous places so that you don’t drive into a ditch or off a cliff. Guardrails are a safety mechanism to keep you on the road. If there is no centerline or white sideline, driving in the dark can be treacherous, and if ...
Because Noah had faith, he was warned about something that had not yet happened. He obeyed and built a boat that saved him and his family. In this way the people of the world were judged, and Noah was given the blessings that come to everyone who pleases God. ...
God murmurs in the silenceof unexpected places. –l. l. barkat,God in the Yard,87. Even at the kitchen sink. “Just as this beautiful cluster of grapes once grew on a vine, you are growing beautiful fruit as you abide in Me”–JESUS (John 15:5). ...
This year, let us pray for a compassionate heart that sees every soul as Christ sees them.Cultural implications and complications should never deter us from witnessing Christ to the world. There are people in our lives who desperately need Jesus. The mind of Christ is marked by compassion. ...
These Indians live on high plateaus and in deep valleys of the Andes Mountains, impoverished and illiterate. At that time, just four doctors served 40,000 people. The Johns knew immediately: this was where God wanted them to serve. First they volunteered for five years at a well-established...
What would it have been like in the days of Jesus to have the disabled come to your place for tea? As in many places in the world today — with no fancy wheelchairs to travel in, or state-funded caregivers to assist — such guests may well have required a high level of personal assi...
Treating people like they are our slaves is not love. God is love. I love that Jesus told his disciples to not be like the leaders in the world who seek to rule over others, that the greatest among them would be a servant. Jesus encouraged MUTUAL love, MUTUAL respect, and agape ...