faith

Paul is instructing the Hebrew people by reminding them of the faithful from years gone by. He begins by giving the classic definition of faith and then proceeds through reminders of many who were outstanding in their faith. He told the Hebrews that through faith they can understand how the universe was formed. And that […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Isaiah 66:23 23 From new moon to new moon,     and from sabbath to sabbath, all flesh shall come to worship before me, says the Lord. Reflect A TRIBUTE In 1996, I wrote a […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Psalm 77 To the leader: according to Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A Psalm. 1 I cry aloud to God,     aloud to God, that he may hear me. 2 In the day of […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Acts 15:1-21 15 Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” 2 And after Paul and […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Matthew 15:21-28 21 Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Isaiah 56:1-5 56 Thus says the Lord:     Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come,     and my deliverance be revealed. 2 Happy is the mortal who does […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 67 To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us     and make his face to shine upon us,Selah 2 that your way […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything other than God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Psalm 67 To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us     and make his […]

Paul talks in Hebrews 10: 19-25, 32-39 about the benefits of supporting others in the faith. He mentions those who meet together for fellowship and worship. Paul encourages them to continue such meetings and to be aware of ways to keep each other encouraged. He praises them for enduring earlier hardships. Because of God’s faithfulness, […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 2 Corinthians 6:13 KJV Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children), be ye also enlarged. Reflect An enlarged heart, though posing serious concern to a medical […]