SCRIPTURE: Esther 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Esther continued to keep her family background and nationality a secret. She was still following Mordecai’s directions, just as she did when she lived in his home. [Esther 2:20] We recently celebrated Canada Day, I am a citizen of Canada, and I am loyal to the nation, the government and the people; but…
Author: Norm
how headship should be
SCRIPTURE: Esther 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: He sent letters to all parts of the empire, to each province in its own script and language, proclaiming that every man should be the ruler of his own home and should say whatever he pleases. [Esther 1:22] The king hosts a lavish feast to reveal his generosity [Esther 1:7]. But apparently his generosity…
the christian atheist?
Yesterday I wrote about being a practical atheist, and then discovered there is a whole book about the subject – The Christian Atheist by Craig Groeschel. A look at the index shows what this involves: When You Believe in God but Don’t Really Know Him When You Believe in God but Are Ashamed of Your…
a broken spirit
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 51 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. [Psalms 51:17] Some people live with such a burden of guilt that they cannot accept that God could forgive them. They know their sin, their failure, and they live with a sense of shame…
actions over words?
It is not what we say, but what we do, that reveals what we really believe! I say that I love Jesus, but do my actions bear that out? I say that I follow Jesus, but do my actions reveal this? I say that Jesus is my Lord, but do I strive to do what…
not looking for blood
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 50 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Do I eat the meat of bulls? Do I drink the blood of goats? Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. [Psalms 50:13-14] Repent, all of you who forget me, or I will tear you apart, and no one will help you. But giving…
my investment portfolio
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 49 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They trust in their wealth and boast of great riches. Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death by paying a ransom to God. Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough to live forever and never see the grave. [Psalms 49:6-9] But as for me, God will redeem…
what makes me so special?
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 48 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers. Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations. For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until…
now its mom’s turn
After posting “The Dad Life”, thought I would post this video, in Mom’s honour! The Mommy Rhapsody!
exuberant love and praise?
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Psalm 47 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! For the Lord Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth. [Psalms 47:1-2] This psalm is an exuberant demonstration of praise – clap and shout because God is awesome! Now…