For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them. Matthew 13:15 (NIV) If you are a Bible reader, you will recognize both descriptions of humankind below:… Read More
Colossians 2:9-10 One God in three persons
Father, Son, Holy Spirit — One God “But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me. And the Father who sent me has testified about me himself. You have never heard his voice or seen him face to… Read More
Feeling inadequate? Pray to the Great I Am
This is a guest blog from my brother Dave Huizenga, pastor of Bridgewood Church in Savage, MN. This is a repeat of his February 25, 2013 Daily Devotional. If you are interested in signing up for his daily devotionals to be sent to your email, please go to: http://www.bridgewood.org/latest-updates/daily-devotional Jesus told him, “I am the way, the… Read More
Colossians 2:6-7 Living for Him
There’s a progression that continues throughout your lifetime here on earth. It starts when you acknowledge Jesus as your Lord and Savior; then you pursue your relationship with Him by reading His word, talking with Him, learning about Him, praising Him, thanking Him–rooting yourself in Him. And as you do, you start to live for… Read More
Colossians 2:4-5 Want to know God?
Want to know God? Read his book. Pray. Listen and look for his response. Praise Him. Repeat. Colossians 2:4-5 (The Message) I’m telling you this because I don’t want anyone leading you off on some wild-goose chase, after other so-called mysteries, or “the Secret.” I’m a long way off, true, and you may never lay eyes… Read More
Is that all there is to life?
I watched a TV drama focused on harming children–a representation cause and effect, like dominos, as only happens on television. Or does it? After trying for two long days and nights to stop her baby’s fussing, a young single mother accidentally smothers her child as she carries the crying baby back and forth, wrapped in… Read More
Colossians 1:11-12 God’s strength for the long haul
Agony. Death. Pain. Fear. Sorrow. We will experience these things and more as we go through life. Do I have to just grit my teeth and endure? In the middle of the deepest and darkest valleys, God will help me to move beyond my wailing question, “Why me?” I look to see God in the… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 