I’m a follower of Jesus, wife, mom, and Mimi to 8 grandbabies here and 5 grandbabies I’m waiting to meet in in heaven. I live in the Twin Cities and serve as the Minister for Women‘s Ministry at The North Church in Mounds View, MN.
Dr. Kim Riddlebarger comments on Job 28, our Bible reading passage for today: Divine wisdom is therefore most fully revealed in special revelation–God’s speeches and acts of redemption. Such wisdom is codified in God’s law–particularly in the covenant of works God established with Adam in Eden, the specific terms of which are republished in the … More Seeking true wisdom
December 5 Revelation 3:1-13 (ESV) To the Church in Sardis 3:1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what … More December 5 Revelation 3:1-13
December 5 John 15:9-17 (ESV) 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may … More December 5 John 15:9-17
December 5 Job 28 (ESV) 28:1 “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold that they refine. 2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted from the ore. 3 Man puts an end to darkness and searches out to the farthest limit the ore in gloom and deep darkness. 4 He … More December 5 Job 28
December 5 Hosea 13-14 (ESV) The Lord’s Relentless Judgment on Israel 13:1 When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel, but he incurred guilt through Baal and died. 2 And now they sin more and more, and make for themselves metal images, idols skillfully made of their silver, all of them the work of … More December 5 Hosea 13-14
Today in our Bible reading plan, we come to Revelation 2:18-29. Seven times in Revelation, in the letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor, Jesus commands: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22). The Spirit speaks through the Bible: Are we listening? Do … More The importance of listening
John 15:1-8 is our Bible reading portion today. Verse 7 says, “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John Piper asks, in a sermon “Praying From The Fullness of The Word” Do I really know—have I really experienced—what Jesus means … More Abiding in Christ vs legalism
My heart recoils within me, my compassion grows warm and tender. I will not execute my fierce anger, I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I am God and not man, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come to destroy. Hosea 11:9 Wow, we see God’s grace at work in Hosea … More Seeing God’s grace in Hosea
December 4 Revelation 2:18-29 (ESV) To the Church in Thyatira 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, … More December 4 Revelation 2:18-29
December 4 John 15:1-8 (ESV) I Am the True Vine 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the … More December 4 John 15:1-8
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