Tag Archives: God’s provision

Witnesses; June 3, 2026


Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. This is … Continue reading

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God’s Provision; March 29, 2026


Luke 9:3 He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.” Here, Jesus is sending out the 12, and in the next chapter He sends out the 72. That said, these are … 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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Wealth; December 26, 2025


Luke 2:24 … and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.” Here we have definitive proof that Mary and Joseph weren’t wealthy, because … Continue reading

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Wants vs. Needs; October 29, 2025


Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. This verse gets quoted a great deal, both appropriately and inappropriately. The big sticking point is the simple word, need. We have … Continue reading

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God’s Faithfulness; July 8, 2025


Psalm 105:43 He brought out his people with rejoicing,    his chosen ones with shouts of joy. I learned a musical setting for the passage that includes this verse around 45 years ago, and I can’t read it without that song running … Continue reading

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Security; June 1, 2025


Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. The introduction says this is “a Psalm of David,” but from the content it seems to me like it was written for or … Continue reading

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Wealth; May 11, 2025


1 Chronicles 29:9 The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly. It does feel good to be able to give! Some people don’t seem … Continue reading

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God’s Supply; March 8, 2025


2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. I have no idea how many times I’ve quoted this verse! Along with John 16:33 it has given me … Continue reading

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Change; January 29, 2025


James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Every part of James is packed with extremely practical, even hard-hitting, truth, so it’s hard to choose … Continue reading

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