Or another way of saying that is “history repeats itself.” First, a look ahead. Luke 21:25-27 says: 25 “There will be signs (attesting miracles) in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth [there will be] distress and anguish among nations, in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea and the waves, … More Sometimes the way forward is backwards
Moses and the Israelites fled from Pharaoh and his army into the dry land of what was, hours before, the Red Sea. The Egyptians pursued them into the sea with all their horses, chariots, and army. At this point, it looked like they would catch Moses. It looked bad. This would be the time for … More God took off the chariot wheels. Why?
certain things that I write in my blog are also going into one of my two manuscripts that I am currently working on. {Editor: You just ended that sentence with a preposition.} The content is cleaned up and reused or recycled. The blog gives me the freedom to free write and usually silences the editor/critic, … More You probably already know this but…
We’ve all had those dreams where we think we are back in high school, or in college, and not prepared for a test, and dream that we are naked. When we wake up, we are so relieved to find it was not real! The naked dream symbolizes being unprepared, or we feel others can see … More Who told you that you were naked?
1. God gives you a desire. Sarah and Abraham wanted a child. There is nothing wrong about that; it is natural to want children. 2. Pray to God to fulfill the desire. God wants us to ask Him to deliver the gift. He wants us to know that all good things come from Him, and … More Principles of Abraham and Isaac for Everyday Use
Peter was chained in his jail cell with sixteen guards watching him. King Herod must have had a premonition that Peter needed all those men to keep him in jail. I mean, two sets of chains would be enough to hold most people, don’t you think? Meanwhile, Peter’s friends were all gathered in one place, … More Peter: Get Out of Jail, Free!
Many times I find myself re-reading the book of Exodus to remind myself that “sometimes things get worse before they get better.” Usually. In Exodus Chapter 5, Moses goes to Pharaoh and says “Let my people go.” [We know at the end of the story, he does let them go, but meanwhile things get much … More It’s a bricks without straw kind of day
Yes, I’m trying again to keep up with the crowd on the bible reading. I had to read 6 chapters to catch up to the Facebook group. But I think I’m good now. In Exodus 17:8-16 we read about Amalek coming to fight against Israel. When Moses held up his hand (with the rod of … More Exodus 17 and 18: because sometimes we ALL need some HELP
It’s January, and that means beginning “Reading through the Bible in a Year.” I recently joined a group who started in Job, instead of Genesis, because that’s okay, I’ve read Genesis 30 times. Or have I? Did you ever have one of those moments while reading the Bible when a scripture seems to jump off … More Lot was saved from Sodom–BEFORE he was saved from Sodom!
God created Adam from the dust of the earth (his body) but then God breathed into him the Life of God or Spirit. So Adam had a human body, but his spirit was in tune with God’s spirit. (Scriptures below, with my comments in bold. Gen 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the … More It all started in the garden
Kinda sounds like a new band, doesn’t it? I was wondering why the Bible is so specific in telling us that Jairus’s daughter was 12 years old. Why would it matter? The good news was that she was healed, raised from the dead. But it would be just as good if she had been 2, … More Jairus and the Twelves
After the big flood, Noah’s ark rested on the moutains of Ararat. Noah sent out a dove several times to determine if the waters had abated. I’m guessing Noah, Mrs. Noah and family were looking forward to leaving the ark asap. (Yes, I’m sure they were glad that they didn’t perish, but how long can … More Noah’s Raven
(Say that three times fast!) Saturday night I sat down and read the Parable of the Sower in Mark Chapter 4. Sunday morning, the Message was the Parable of the Sower! Don’t you love when that happens? Life is filled with tornadoes and hurricanes, and I wonder if I’m doing okay. Then I’ll get a … More Seeds, stones, soil, sowers, and swords
SueAnn Porter 