Friday October 11, 2013 “Times of Refreshing”

Ps 84:6 6   “As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a spring;  The rain also covers it with pools.”   When we dig springs and waters flow, the rain of blessings come from heaven and create pools of refreshing.  In Acts 3:19 we are told of promised “times of refreshing.” These … Continue reading

Thursday October 10, 2013 “What Follows Me?”

Ps 84:6  6   “As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a spring;  The rain also covers it with pools.” Passing through the valley is followed by God’s people choosing to make the Valley of suffering into a well.  A well provides water which is precious in the East.  One who provides … Continue reading

Wednesday October 9, 2013 “Cheer Up”

   Ps 84:6   “As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a spring;  The rain also covers it with pools.” v. 7  “They go from strength to strength;”     While going through “Baca” suffering, remember it is not only up to God but up to us, “They make it a spring.”  The … Continue reading

Tuesday October 8, 2013 “Baca”

Ps 84:6   “As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a spring;  The rain also covers it with pools.” No one knows where the Valley of Baca is located.  Perhaps it is intended to be like that.  Baca means weeping.  Being such, Baca can be anywhere in the world where sorrow is … Continue reading

Saturday October 5, 2013 “Financial Focus Shift”

So we are now told that there is a shift of focus from the government shutdown due to the budget fiasco to the debt-limit deadline upcoming.  Both issues are a matter of money. Fiscal responsibility is such an important task given to those who govern.  This is true at the national, state and local levels.  … Continue reading

Sunday October 6, 2013 “Tear Down This Wall”

When the WWII vets stormed the gates at their memorial and one gentleman expressed his displeasure with the barriers declaring, “Mr. President, tear down this wall!” it reminded me of the “We Are the People” movement in Germany and the “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” our President Reagan said to the Communist leader. Could … Continue reading

Friday October 4, 2013 “Between a Rock and a Hard Place”

It has been said that the government shut down has put Congress and the President “between a rock and a hard place.”  Hard places are a part of life.  That is why God said we can “draw honey from a rock”.  Deuteronomy 32:13. During these difficult times let us pray that our leaders turn to … Continue reading

Thursday October 3, 2013 “Calamities”

Jeremiah 32:20-23  “20 You have set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, to this day, and in Israel and among other men; and You have made Yourself a name, as it is this day. 21 You have brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand … Continue reading

Wednesday October 2, 2013 “No Clear Path”

Jeremiah 32:19 “19 You are great in counsel and mighty in work, for Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings.” In the Book of Isaiah Jesus is prophetically called the “Wonderful Counselor”.  He can counsel … Continue reading

Tuesday October 1, 2013 “The Lord Repays”

Jeremiah 32:18 “18 You show lovingkindness to thousands, and repay the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them—the Great, the Mighty God, whose name is the Lord of hosts.” The scripture is clear:  God blesses the righteous and allows people who work iniquity to reap the wages of their evil doings … Continue reading