Scripture: “The serpent told the Woman, ‘You won’t die. God knows that the moment you eat from that tree, you’ll see what’s really going on. You’ll be just like God, knowing everything, ranging all the way from good to evil.’ When the Woman saw that the tree looked like good eating and realized what she
Scripture: “Fed up, all the elders of Israel got together and confronted Samuel at Ramah. They presented their case: ‘Look, you’re an old man, and your sons aren’t following in your footsteps. Here’s what we want you to do: Appoint a king to rule us, just like everybody else.’ When Samuel heard their demand—’Give us
Scripture: “Elisha said, ‘Listen! God’s word! The famine’s over. This time tomorrow food will be plentiful—a handful of meal for a shekel; two handfuls of grain for a shekel. The market at the city gate will be buzzing.’ The attendant on whom the king leaned for support said to the Holy Man, ‘You expect us to
“The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think.” -Harper Lee One of the things that I prioritize every year is reading books. For some, reading is laborious, but for me, reading is a retreat. It allows me to think new thoughts and dream new
Scripture: “God-of-the-Angel-Armies will step in and take care of his flock, the people of Judah. He’ll revive their spirits, make them proud to be on God’s side. God will use them in his work of rebuilding, use them as foundations and pillars, use them as tools and instruments, use them to oversee his work. They’ll be a workforce to be proud of,