The Lord speaks to us in many ways every day, including through His Word. Whenever God speaks to us, we must respond. If He tells us to stop worrying, that’s what we do. If He tells us to tame our temper, that’s what we do. If He tells us to go to the ends of the...
As a society, we are obsessed with the immediate. Email, the internet, and our quest for the quick fix. But the true, time-tested prescription for discipleship is a long obedience in the same direction. (Psalm 120 – 134) Eugene Peterson [Paraphrased]
Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord, your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is far better than sacrifice. He is much more interested in your listening to him than in your offering the fat of rams to him. 1...
“Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy. You have six days in which to do your work, but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to Me. On that day no one is to work – neither you, your children, your slaves, your animals, nor the sojourner who is within...