DEUTERONOMY 6:12: “…Be careful not to forget the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.” CSB OBSERVATION: Be careful not to forget the Lord! This warning should cause everyone to pause. … Continue reading →

LUKE 12:4-7: “I say to you, my friends, don’t fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more. But I will show you the one to fear: Fear him who has authority to throw people into … Continue reading →

LUKE 9:18-20: “While he was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They answered, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, that one of the ancient prophets … Continue reading →

LUKE 8:15: “But the seed in the good ground — these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, produce fruit.” CSB OBSERVATION: What is the key to a … Continue reading →

LUKE 6:46-49: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things I say? I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them: He is like a man … Continue reading →

MARK14:69-72: “When the servant girl saw him standing there, she began telling the others, “This man is definitely one of them!” But Peter denied it again. A little later some of the other bystanders confronted Peter and said, “You must … Continue reading →

MARK 13;32-37: “Now concerning that day or hour no one knows — neither the angels in heaven nor the Son — but only the Father. “Watch! Be alert! For you don’t know when the time is coming. “It is like a man on … Continue reading →

LEVITICUS 19:33-34: “When an alien resides with you in your land, you must not oppress him. You will regard the alien who resides with you as the native-born among you. You are to love him as yourself, for you were … Continue reading →

MARK 4:41: “And they were terrified and asked one another, “Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him!” CSB OBSERVATION: Why does God permit the storms of life? I have often pondered this question when reading … Continue reading →

MARK 2:21-22: “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Otherwise, the new patch pulls away from the old cloth, and a worse tear is made. And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

EXODUS 34:5-7: “The Lord came down in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name Yahweh. Then the Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed: Yahweh — Yahweh is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger … Continue reading →

EXODUS 31:18: “When he finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the testimony, stone tablets inscribed by the finger of God.” CSB OBSERVATION: Why is there so much objection to the 10 Commandments … Continue reading →

EXODUS 20:22-24: “Then the Lord told Moses, “This is what you are to say to the Israelites: You have seen that I have spoken to you from heaven. Do not make gods of silver to rival me; do not make … Continue reading →

EXODUS 14:10-16: “As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and there were the Egyptians coming after them! The Israelites were terrified and cried out to the Lord for help. They said to Moses: “Is it because there are no graves … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 18:15-20: “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or … Continue reading →

GENESIS 45:4-8: “Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please, come near me,” and they came near. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt. And now don’t be grieved or angry with yourselves for selling … Continue reading →

Matthew 12:11: “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force.” CSB OBSERVATION: Am I prepared for the battles of life? If my … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 9:20-22: “Just then, a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years approached from behind and touched the end of his robe, for she said to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I’ll be made well.” … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 8:23-27: “As he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves — but Jesus kept sleeping. So the disciples came and woke him … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 6:31-34: “So don’t worry, saying, ‘What will we eat? ’ or ‘What will we drink? ’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first … Continue reading →