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  • Isaiah 55:10-11 – God’s Word Accomplishes His Desire

    Today is a rainy day and it reminded me that rain is mentioned often in the Bible. • The Garden of Eden was watered by a mist not rain (Gen. 2:5).• The rain fell and covered the earth during the Great Flood (Gen. 7).• God promised seasonal rain to the Israelites (Lev. 26:4).• Samuel prayed…

  • John 12:20-26 – Choosing to Follow Jesus

    Many young people enjoy playing basketball in high school and college. But only a few of them are able to play in the NBA. One of those who did was Shaquille O’Neal. He played for six teams during his 19-year career. During that career, he won 4 NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 3 finals…

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  • John 11:1-46 – Four Days Later

    The story is told about a preacher who was asked to preach the funeral for a stranger in the country. He agreed to do so but got lost on the way. As he was driving along a country road, he saw what appeared to be the workmen shoveling the final clods of dirt onto the…

  • Acts 1:15-25 – What Do You Think About Judas?

    When it comes to the wicked people in the Bible, Christians can have mixed reactions. As sinners, we realize that each of us deserves Hell just like everyone else. However, when someone commits an egregious sin, we feel justified in hating what that person did and maybe even the person who continues pushing people away…

  • John 10:22-30 – My Sheep Hear My Voice

    For the past 5-6 years, we have raised chickens and ducks for their eggs. The birds stay in a fenced-off part of our backyard we affectionately refer to as Stinky Creek Farm. It has been an interesting diversion from the busyness of life. One of the interesting things about the chickens and ducks is that…