what God is like
He revealed his character to Moses and his deeds to the people of Israel. The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us,…
when it’s all been said and done
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But Micaiah replied, “As surely as the Lord lives, I will say only what my God says.” [2 Chronicles 18:13] But Micaiah replied, “If you return safely, it will mean that the Lord has not spoken through me!” Then he added to those standing around, “Everyone mark my words!” [2 Chronicles 18:27] The 400 prophets of Ahab…
community fo grace?
What is a community of grace? A place where all people are welcomed and blessed, no matter who they are, what they are like, what they have done or not done, or how they stand in relationship to God. Jesus models this with His disciples, a motley crew of followers from a variety of backgrounds…
the life God blesses
There are two chapters assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father’s early years and did not worship the images of Baal. He sought his father’s God and obeyed his commands instead of following the evil practices of the kingdom of Israel. So the…
believe it or not, its true!
There are two chapters assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Asa became so angry with Hanani for saying this that he threw him into prison and put him in stocks. At that time Asa also began to oppress some of his people. [2 Chronicles 16:10] For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his…
Rachel Marie VanHartingsveldt
On Monday May 3, 2010, the Lord took home His covenant children, Rachel Marie VanHartingsveldt, and her unborn infant daughter, Kaylee Elaine, as a result of a car accident. Rachel, at the age of 21, beloved daughter of Pete and Elaine (nee Sikma). Loving sister of Ryan (Grace), Alicia (Ken) Boekee; Bradley and Kristin. Dear…
Jesus’ kind of loyalty!
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 15 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul. They agreed that anyone who refused to seek the Lord, the God of Israel, would be put to death—whether young or old, man or woman. [2 Chronicles 15:12-13] There was a time when…
my God is bigger!
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 14 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then Asa cried out to the Lord his God, “O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! Help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in you alone. It is in your name that we have come against this vast horde. O Lord, you are our…
our confidence
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 13 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Do you really think you can stand against the kingdom of the Lord that is led by the descendants of David? … So Judah defeated Israel on that occasion because they trusted in the Lord, the God of their ancestors. [2 Chronicles 13:8,18] I cannot confirm or deny the integrity or faithfulness of Abijah…