To increase stress, let others press you into their molds, try to please everyone, wing it and don’t sweat the details, try to do a lot of things at one time, do everything yourself because other people are a pain and get in the way, prayer time is a waste of time and work is…
Because humankind is created in the image of God, justice must be rendered in the form of restitution that could be payment or even the death penalty. Righteous judgment applies even to possessions. God hears the cries of defenseless people when they are victims of immoral or oppressive acts. Giving back the first-fruits of His…
When a murderer is executed in the United States, three appeals and 12 years after his crime, society has largely forgotten about him. His death has almost no deterrent effect on crime. Further, a life sentence cannot be executed speedily. In Ex. 21, the death penalty is an appropriate penalty for certain crimes and other…
Where does one find the good life? Some people believe it comes from achievement or making the world a better place. Others find it through relationships, especially in their families. Some can’t wait for leisure and doing things they enjoy. Still others seek material possessions or living in a large home. God defines the good…
People don’t delegate responsibility because they believe the following myths:1. I could do it better and faster myself2. I’m not doing my job if I have to ask someone to help3. If someone wants to help, they’ll tell me4. I’m the only one who knows how to do it5. If I do it, I know…
Living life without prayer is futile. The evil one laughs when we operate in our own strength and resources. Just as Joshua fought Amalek, you and I fight spiritual enemies everyday. Joshua was only successful because Moses was praying. Moses could continue in prayer only because Aaron and Hur held up his hands. Do you…
Have any of you played dominoes? One domino starts a chain reaction knocking down all the others lined up next to each other. God has His own set of dominoes. When Israel left Egypt, they experienced God’s presence after the Egyptian army was defeated at the Red Sea. Beginning with presence, the following dominoes were…
Think of the most impossible situation you ever faced. Do you think God can handle it? Have you ever seen Him work when the odds were stacked against you? The children of Israel faced an impossible situation when they were backed in a corner next to the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army fast approaching to…
God wants your heart and not your labor. Anything profitable comes from a pure heart motivated by the Holy Spirit. It’s tempting to rely on our efforts instead of being empowered by God as the He leads you through His word. Israel leaving Egypt during the Passover tested their heart and belief in the blood…
God magnifies Himself in whatever occurs. However, He desires that you participate with Him in accomplishing His kingdom purposes so your children would come to know Him. Otherwise, you risk having your heart hardened like Pharaoh. In contrast, your circumstances mirror the Lord’s prayer. The Lord told Moses that He hardened Pharaoh and his servants’…
Many people have hardened hearts because they haven’t made a distinction between God’s unmistakable and powerful messages and the world’s. God uses tough circumstances, pestilence, bad health and natural disasters to get our attention to we listen to Him. People also exalt themselves above God by not acknowledging His unmistakable and powerful character. They don’t…
To experience relief from pressure, people find substitutes for God’s power, bargain with Him, try everything except Him, explain away miracles, refuse His deliverance and act deceitfully to stay in their comfort zone. Pride infects our hearts to turn away from God and His solutions. We rely on our own understanding instead of acknowledging His…