Burnout is a very real issue in the lives of people who work hard and devote many years of their lives to ministry, not in the least full-time ministers. Burnout can rob people of joy, [ Read More … ]
From 2 Thessalonians 1-3 Paul seeks prayer for his gospel ministry. He wants to see the gospel widely spread and he knows it will be opposed. The Thessalonian church has lazy people bludging off others [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 22-24 In today’s passage the LORD teaches Moses about property law and restitution. Restitution is the return of something lost or stolen so that the original situation is restored. This post is part [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 1-4 The book of Isaiah begins with a message of judgment and a call to repent. The LORD has rejected their sacrifices and offerings. He prefers people to do good and seek justice. [ Read More … ]
From Hebrews 11-13 Suffering is never pleasant. But it helps knowing that behind it is a caring father, who stands with us and is using it so we may share in his holiness. This post [ Read More … ]
From 2 Timothy 1-4 Paul has just been speaking about the godlessness in the last days. He rattles of a long list of descriptions of sinful behaviour. Its in this context that Paul instructs Timothy [ Read More … ]
From 2 Corinthians 10-13 Q. Does Paul ever encourage believers to look to themselves? In today’s passage he asks the Corinthians to give themselves and him a good look over to see if they are [ Read More … ]
From Romans 11-13 The epistles are loaded with instructions for Christian living. Generally I like to read instructions because they emphasize what is good and encourage me to strive to live as I believe Jesus [ Read More … ]
From Matthew 9-10 What do you need most? What would you struggle most to give up? Jesus forgives and restores the relationship between God and man. Jesus commands those who would wish to follow him to give up [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 16-18 Some instructions and laws were given by the LORD to Israel as a result of their sin. Here is one of them. This post is part of my bible in a year series.