Blessed is forgiven (pondering Psalm 32)

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“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1 Notice how the Psalmist does not say, “Blessed is he who has never sinned.” Although, certainly there would be awesome blessing in a sinless life, that blessing … Continue reading

Something for the Children #32: Romans 6:23 coloring page

Romans 6:23 coloring page: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." with cross and Jesus

Today’s coloring page has a good memory verse for you to learn.  It starts with a problem: “The wages of sin is death” If we have broken God’s law and done things that are not good, then the price that … Continue reading

David’s story is my story–Is it your story, too?

The testimony which the Lord gave of David is this: “walk before me, as David…walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee….” (I Kings 9:4) David was not perfect.  He … Continue reading

Weekly Photo Challenge: Mountains

“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!” (Isaiah 52:7) It has been many centuries … Continue reading

Does God Delight in Misery?

Dirt Feet by Michael Douglas Bramwell 2009 (Creative Commons Attribution license) - flickr.com

In response to a recent post from the Hasten Home blog, a serious question was presented.  It is a question that it seems is not all that uncommon and which certainly deserves an answer.  The question is namely this: “Doesn’t God … Continue reading

That Guy with the Talking Donkey, Part 5 (conclusion)

Balaam’s course was leading him in the wrong direction.  God spoke to Him directly, He spoke to him through Balaam’s donkey, He gave him the prophetic gift denouncing his own course, and yet Balaam persisted.  And for what?  The dim … Continue reading

That Guy with the Talking Donkey, Part 4

What was Balaam thinking!  He could have had no doubt what God’s will was and yet he was persisting in seeking his own will.  His repeated line was “I have to say what God puts in my mouth—but maybe He … Continue reading