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Calm and Quiet

On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. John 18:1-2 Judas knew exactly where to find Jesus because he had been there many times with Him. There is much to chew onContinue reading “Calm and Quiet”

But, When God…

13 For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. 14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb andContinue reading “But, When God…”

Jesus Is Enough

5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 I am currently teaching a series by Kyle Idleman on “Every Thought Captive”. It sounds easy until you try to turn your negative thoughts into positive onesContinue reading “Jesus Is Enough”

My Shepherd

The Lord is.my Shepherd, I shall not want for anything I need to complete His will, because JESUS IS ENOUGH! He will lead me to rest in pleasant places and provide living water to restore and refresh my soul, mind and body, for JESUS IS ENOUGH! He will guide me in decisions for my futureContinue reading “My Shepherd”

But Jesus

They [who have escaped and remain] raise their voices, they shout for joy; They rejoice from the [Mediterranean] Sea in the majesty of the Lord. Isaiah 24: 14(Amplified) The ultimate destruction of the earth is the topic of this chapter and all seems hopeless. Yet, there they are again – the remnant- who will rejoiceContinue reading “But Jesus”

Law or Justice

17 I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line;hail will sweep away your refuge, the lie, and water will overflow your hiding place. Isaiah 28:17 God will remove the blinders from the eyes of His people so they can see the lies they have believed and return to justice and righteousness as their resting placeContinue reading “Law or Justice”

Thorns and Thistles

I’m not angry. I care. Even if it gives me thistles and thornbushes,I’ll just pull them out and burn them up.Let that vine cling to me for safety, let it find a good and whole life with me,let it hold on for a good and whole life.” Isaiah 27:4-5 God has created in Israel aContinue reading “Thorns and Thistles”

All Said and Done

O Lord, You are my God;I will exalt You, I will praise and give thanks to Your name;For You have done miraculous things,Plans formed long, long ago, [fulfilled] with perfect faithfulness. Isaiah 25:1 The Lord God planned, purposed and executed His plan perfectly, just as He said! I love this chapter! In His time, in His way, in perfect faithfulnessContinue reading “All Said and Done”

I’ll Do It My Way

You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool,but you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago. Isaiah 22:11 The warriors of Jerusalem tried to fortify the walls and build a reservoir to keep their city safe. ProblemContinue reading “I’ll Do It My Way”

Trust the Architect

You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool,but you did not look to the One who made it or have regard for the One who planned it long ago. Isaiah 22:11 The warriors of Jerusalem tried to fortify the walls and build a reservoir to keep their city safe. ProblemContinue reading “Trust the Architect”