Tag Archives: God’s guidance

Speaking God’s Words; April 13, 2026


Luke 12:11-12 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” This whole … Continue reading

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Witnesses; April 9, 2026


Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse has been ingrained in my memory … Continue reading

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God’s Provision; March 9, 2026


Matthew 15:34 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” Jesus was teaching His disciples something very important, even though the passage says nothing about teaching. That was, whatever they had was enough … Continue reading

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God’s Wisdom; February 6, 2026


Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,    and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. It feels strange to write on this when I preached on it last Sunday, but it is a vitally important verse. For that matter, … Continue reading

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Enlightenment; January 26, 2026


Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Sometimes in David’s Psalms the speaker switches, and I think that is the case here. To me, this is … Continue reading

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Advice; July 22, 2025


Proverbs 12:15 The way of fools seems right to them,    but the wise listen to advice. I almost didn’t keep reading, after hitting this first verse in today’s passage. Not all advice is wise, or righteous, or honest, but a refusal … Continue reading

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Listening to God; June 25, 2025


Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the Lord says;    he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—    but let them not turn to folly. This should be the prayer of every believer, because we should want to hear what the Lord is … Continue reading

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Procrastination; January 5, 2025


John 9:4 “As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” This story of Jesus healing the man born blind is one of my favorites in … Continue reading

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Mary’s Example; December 10, 2024


Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. I have no idea how many times I’ve written on this verse, but it hits me every time I … Continue reading

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Human Stupidity; November 22, 2024


Matthew 17:4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” I am reminded of Einstein’s famous quote: … Continue reading

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