Psalm 103:14 – Household Words:

Voidable Contracts and Voidable Vows. Numbers 30.

Here’s a conversation I have every semester: “If my sixteen-year-old son goes to the Ford dealership and convinces them to sell him a Ford Mustang on a payment plan, there may be problems. What are some of those problems? “First of all, as a tenth grader, Marshall doesn’t have any money. But what ifContinue reading “Voidable Contracts and Voidable Vows. Numbers 30.”

HOPE REMAINS. Amos 9:13-15.

My elementary school selected well-behaved sixth graders to serve as “patrols.” Their main duty was to stand on the curbs and use flags to control traffic before and after school. But patrols also had hall monitoring duties for those who showed up early. Early arrivals were supposed to sit behind the line and behave calmly.Continue reading “HOPE REMAINS. Amos 9:13-15.”

“I Am So Disappointed in You.” Genesis 8:21.

Image generated with A.I. The worst thing I ever heard from my parents was, “I am so disappointed in you.” They said it regularly. It seemed natural to disappoint my parents. I expected to disappoint them. After all, I spent my time trying to please myself. They were collateral damage. But when they said IContinue reading ““I Am So Disappointed in You.” Genesis 8:21.”

Jesus Was Shrewd. John 2:23-25.

He knows human nature. So when the Pharisees were in a frenzy to kill Him, He knew not to trust anyone. He understands what lurks in the heart of mankind. “Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was doing. ButContinue reading “Jesus Was Shrewd. John 2:23-25.”

A PARENT’S PRAYER FOR GREATER FAITH. Mark 9:24.

One of my favorite verses on prayer has always been, “Lord, I believe; please help my unbelief.” Mark 9:24. I love this verse because the speaker tells Jesus, “Yes, I believe!” and immediately admits he is also struggling with doubt: “help my unbelief!” I love that honesty—and I think God loves it too. Have youContinue reading ” A PARENT’S PRAYER FOR GREATER FAITH. Mark 9:24.”

HE IS MINDFUL. HE KNOWS. 2 Chronicles 30:18-20.

When Hezekiah became king, he began reforms to bring God’s people back to the Lord. He got rid of idol worship and brought back the Passover. When it came time to celebrate it, however, many of the people were ritually unclean, but ate the Passover anyway, breaking God’s law. “But Hezekiah interceded, saying, ‘May theContinue reading “HE IS MINDFUL. HE KNOWS. 2 Chronicles 30:18-20.”