Bandits & Badgers

12/13/2022

12/13/2022

God does not speak merely to convey information; He speaks so we can find our highest purpose in Him.

08/12/2020

Leviticus 19:15 (NIV)

Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.

08/09/2020

Hebrews 12:7 (NIV)

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father.

08/06/2020

1 Chronicles 29:14 (NIV)

But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.

08/03/2020

1 Corinthians 11:28 (NIV)

Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup.

08/01/2020

Tasting the Peace God Promises

My children and I recently attended a church in which a photo of a lion and a lamb sitting peacefully together was projected onto a large screen at the front. Of course, the image had been Photosho…

07/31/2020

1 Corinthians 15:22 (NIV)

For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

07/29/2020

“God Will Provide”

Journey Thru Genesis 27: Day 1 As I observed when I first announced this study, the story of Isaac and Rebekah and Jacob and Esau is jam-packed full of “what not to do” lessons. But before we generate a long list of family failures, let’s remind ourselves of the backstory, what happened before...

07/28/2020

Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

07/26/2020

When God Answers THE Big Question

Yesterday, we focused on Rebekah’s question, “Why is this happening to me?” I was a bit hard on her for asking about herself, rather than asking, “Is my baby okay?” The question she asked was an honest one. She asked THE Big Question that so often causes people to turn away from God or dis...

07/25/2020

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.