Children of Israel, we have a problem. A recurring theme runs as old as the nation’s history. God’s people complain – regularly. But Israel did not start out this way. Years passed, and the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites continued to groan under their burden of slavery. They cried out for help, and their cry rose up to God. God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He looked down on the people of Israel and knew it was time to act. Exodus 2:23-25 (NLT) Israel cried out for help. God’s chosen people were suffering in slavery and oppression. But God heard…
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When You Disagree with Authority
After leaving a congregation suffused in quarreling, this body of believers had welcomed our family with open arms. It was here God healed my heart, restored my trust, sparked spiritual growth and led me into leadership. It was here our family made deep friendships. Why would God ask me to leave a place where He was clearly at work? * * * My exact reaction when my husband told me we were planting a church … in two months? Shock maybe? I was definitely not jumping for joy. Revealing, isn't it? What was wrong with me that I was not excited to join God’s work? Instead, I was disappointed and…
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Show the Old Testament Some Love
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NIV Radiant Virtues Bible An Honest Review
NIV Radiant Virtues Bible, A Beautiful Word Collection, Published by Zondervan A beautifully illustrated Bible combined with unique study features. The NIV Radiant Virtues Bible is part of Zondervan’s A Beautiful Word Collection. In keeping with similar fashion of this collection (see my review of the NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible for Girls here), the Radiant Virtues Bible includes line-art verses ready to color in, as well as delightfully designed scripture art scattered throughout the text. As an added bonus, there are fourteen verse illustrations printed on heavier perforated pages suitable for gifting or personal inspiration. In addition to inspiring scripture illustrations, this Bible contains unique study features. Prominently, a color-coded system concentrating on the three…
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NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible An Honest Review
NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible Published by Zondervan As a member of the Bible Gateway Blogger Grid (BG²), I received this Bible free in exchange for my honest review. #BibleGatewayPartner Zondervan’s NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible is produced through a project led by general editor Dr. R. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. As a result, the NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible is appropriate for those new to Bible study as well as the experienced student. Study helps include: in-depth study notes a comprehensive NIV concordance red-letter Words of Jesus 16 pages of full-color Biblical maps easy to access center-column cross references bottom-of-the-page study notes…
