Tag: Pam Larson

OUR shade, our refuge, our comfort, our keeper, our ever-present help in times of trouble

March 5, 2026

On the day that the tabernacle was set up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, the tent of the testimony. And at evening it was over the tabernacle like the appearance of fire until morning. So it was always: the cloud covered it by day and the appearance of fire by night. —Numbers 9:15 (Today read Numbers 9-11.) This was more … More OUR shade, our refuge, our comfort, our keeper, our ever-present help in times of trouble

Gifts for His glory

February 14, 2026

The building of the tabernacle, described in our Bible reading portion for today (Exodus 35-37) required two vital components: goods and services. First, there was a need for the raw materials from which the tabernacle and  all its furnishings were to be made. This included precious metals (gold and silver and bronze), precious stones(onyx), animal … More Gifts for His glory

The God who reassures

January 22, 2026

So Israel took his journey with all that he had and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here am I.”  Then he said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do … More The God who reassures

Joseph’s story: God’s plan, providence and purposes

January 21, 2026

Sin.  Betrayal.  Evil.  Joseph’s brothers’ evil intentions to kill him shaped his life forever. The consequences from their actions are part of his history.  Joseph doesn’t excuse their behavior or act as if it never happened. BUT he sees God’s hand in his brothers’ treachery. He believes that God was working His purpose out through their sinful … More Joseph’s story: God’s plan, providence and purposes

A favorite Bible verse about a smoking fire pot?

January 6, 2026

Today we read Genesis 15-17 in our reading plan. R.C. Sproul says Genesis 15:17 is his all-time favorite verse… “When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. “ Hmmm….  There must be some mistake…. Really?  Smoking fire pot? Really?  Flaming … More A favorite Bible verse about a smoking fire pot?