Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means “the Lord will provide”). To this day, people still use that name as a proverb: “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” (Genesis 22:14 NLT) Today I was reading the second chapter of The Story, a version of the Bible that uses the NIVContinue Reading

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord… (1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV) Have you ever known one of THOSE children? You know, the kind whose stubbornness will push all your buttons because they HAVE to get their way? Yeah? Those children can growContinue Reading

Praise our God, all peoples,    let the sound of his praise be heard;he has preserved our lives    and kept our feet from slipping.For you, God, tested us;    you refined us like silver. (Psalm 66:8-10 NIV) Relax and rest, be confident and serene, for the Lord rewards fully those who simply trust in him.(Psalm 116:& TPT)Continue Reading