Picture it. Babylon. The Sixth Century BC. You work for the most powerful person in the area. If he is unhappy with you, the guards will take you to a very unhappy place. This king has conquered areas far and wide. After flexing his muscles, he is ready to enjoy some of the relative peace…
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Daniel Preparation
Daniel 1 (Dramatized Audio) Daniel 1 (Print Version) Reflection Study 1 Kings 9; Psalm 115; Isaiah 44. What events, actions, and attitudes led up to exile from the promised land? Who did God send to warn the people about the risk of judgment? How did the people respond? Can God’s will happen even when people…
A "New" Kind of Heart Disease
Are you having a great internal struggle right now? Do you feel overwhelmed by the opposition you are facing? Are you discouraged or ready to give up fighting? Who is the “real” enemy against you? While these questions can certainly mean different things at different times, let us consider some opposition Moses had to overcome…
A Radical Thing
Here is a sample of A.W. Tozer’s thoughts he expressed in “The Root of the Righteous.” This is how he begins a chapter on the cross. The cross of Christ is the most revolutionary thing ever to appear among men. The cross of old Roman times knew no compromise; it never made concessions. It won…
You Don’t Have To Worry! Part 4
This is the fourth and final installment in Dr. Wiersbe’s comments on Philippians 4:1-9. We hope you have found this information useful. Today, we shall examine whether lifestyle has any consequence on our ability to experience joy rather than worry. Here are Dr. Wiersbe’s thoughts on the matter: Right Living (4:9)You cannot separate outward action…
You Don’t Have To Worry! Part 3
Welcome back! We are now ready to reflect on our thought life. How does our thinking affect our worrying? Here are some words from Dr. Wiersbe to help you in this journey: Right Thinking (4:8)Peace involves the heart and the mind. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because…
You Don’t Have To Worry! Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of this 4 part series! Here is the next portion of Dr. Wiersbe’s comments on worry: Right Praying (4:6–7)Paul did not write, “Pray about it!” He was too wise to do that. He used three different words to describe “right praying”: prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving. “Right praying” involves all three. The…
You Don’t Have To Worry! Part 1
Let us take a moment to explore Dr. Warren Wiersbe’s words reflecting worry and Paul’s letter to the Philippian believers. This is the first in a four-part installment. You can find the full commentary online. If anybody had an excuse for worrying, it was the apostle Paul. His beloved Christian friends at Philippi were disagreeing…
They Got No Respect!
If you should feel unappreciated or under-appreciated this week, reflect on the way the people treated Jesus while He was in the process of dying for them. Then, reflect upon His response to their ingratitude, ignorance, or whatever noun you choose to describe the crowd’s behavior. Listen to how the gospels each describe the scene:…
Six Days of Adoration – Day 6
Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power! The Lord has announced his victory and has revealed his righteousness to every nation! He has remembered his promise to love and be faithful to Israel….
Food for Thought 