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Here’s a list of the top ten fears, courtesy of ABC News: Social phobiasOpen spacesHeightsFlyingEnclosed spacesInsectsSnakesDogsStormsNeedles God intended man to have one fear and one fear only: the fear of the LORD. Psalm 19:9 (NIV) reads, “The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever.” The fear of the LORD is designed to: Keep us…

I love the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Sam I am pesters a poor unsuspecting fellow to try green eggs and ham. Sam hammers the guy with question after question, “Would you eat them in a box? Would you eat them with a fox?” So I have some questions for you. If God…

Have you included the dragon in your calculations? He’s near, you know, roaming, searching. (1 Peter 5:8) Train this dragon? Forget it. He’s not interested in serving. He’s out to get you—in any way he can. Compromise. Rationalize. Desensitize. He’ll steal your blessings, kill your desire for God, and destroy your family. (John 10:10) Clever.…

The air crackled with shekinah glory. The faint scent of frankincense spun through the whirlwind. A fiery chariot rumbled behind a pair of flaming steeds, burning an image in Elisha’s brain he would never forget as he watched Elijah depart. Depart, because, like Enoch, Elijah didn’t die. One minute, Elijah walked beside his successor. The…

“Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.” 2 Samuel 7:16 NIV God made this promise to David. But did you know God made a very similar promise to Jeroboam? David’s son, Solomon, followed other gods as his wives turned his heart from Yahweh (1 Kings 11:27-39). Jeroboam served…

Makeup, manicures, and merchandise. We spend a lot of time and money to look our best. Praise is becoming to the upright. Psalm 33:1 NIV The word “becoming” carries several connotations. Attractive: Causing someone to look attractive, having a flattering effect. Praise, gratitude, and contentment attract the same temper. Really, who needs more frown lines?…

Blows hammered shields. Clouds hurled hailstones. God’s voice thundered. Eyes watered from the haze of smoke as fire fed on everything in sight. Sweat, blood, and rain wet the lips of warriors as cherubim soared overhead. Powerful imagery pours forth from Psalm 18 as David recounts the LORD’s rescue, His battle training, and David’s ultimate…

“Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom.” 1 Kings 4:34 NIV Wisdom. When we hear the word, we think of Solomon, even today. As ruler of Israel, he’d earned a voice in world affairs. God’s gift of wisdom…

“ ‘Then your fame went forth among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of My splendor which I bestowed on you,’ declares the LORD God.” (Ezekiel 16:14 NASB) I believe God calls. Specifically. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) says, “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God…

Can you trust God with your worst-case scenario? Job experienced worst-case scenario and then some. The book of Job recorded Job’s cry for God. Though the reader understands the whys and sees Satan behind the tragedy, Job lived in the dark. He wanted answers. He wanted to be heard. He wanted some sense behind his…