God with us

God with us Bible: Numbers 9:15-23 Reading Whether by day or by night, whenever the cloud lifted, they set out (V.21). I sometimes feel like the Israelites had it easy when they walked through the desert. When I read the story in Numbers, and think about the cloud that showed God was with them, IContinueContinue reading “God with us”

Fasting

Fasting Bible: Zechariah 7:1-10 Reading The fasts … will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace (ZECHARIAH 8:19) I was so hungry! My youth worker had suggested fasting as a way to focus on God. But as the day dragged on, I wondered: How did Jesus notContinueContinue reading “Fasting”

Rip The Heavens

Rip The Heavens Bible: : Isaiah 64:1-8 Reading Oh, that you would [rip] the heavens and come down (V.1). One of my church friends recently told me she’d given up on God. She’s stopped going to church and isn’t reading her Bible any more. She doesn’t see the point. I wish I could say she’sContinueContinue reading “Rip The Heavens”

What Can’t You Give Up?

What Can’t You Give Up? Bible: Hosea 11:8-11 Reading [Nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God (ROMANS 8:39). “What’s one thing you can’t give up?” the radio presenter asked. Listeners called in with some interesting answers. Some talked about their families, including a husband who shared memories of his wifeContinueContinue reading “What Can’t You Give Up?”