After the defeat of Pharaoh’s army, Moses and the children of Israel sing to praise the Lord for His unchallenged victory in chapter 15. In verses 1 through 10, they sing of God’s triumph over the Egyptians. Then, from verses 14 through 18, they sing confidently of the Lord’s future victories over the Canaanites and the fulfillment of His promises. I want…

Have you taken any steps lately to grow in your devotion? Did you make it to church for both Sunday services and Wednesday Bible Study? Did you arrive for Sunday Bible Class ten minutes early? Maybe you gave a little extra in your contribution? Any of these changes are certainly commendable. For some, this may have been a huge step in their…

Last Monday, the African nation of Liba was struck by a devastating flood. It is reported that about 5,300 people have been killed and 10,000 more are currently missing. Those among the survivors must have had to think very quickly and leave most of their possessions behind. If you were in their shoes, would there be some things you might try to…

For the last few years, America has had a struggling economy. One look at gas prices or a trip to the supermarket will show that there is a lot of uncertainty these days. To deal with this, many of us are giving much more attention to how we spend our time and money. We are weighing our priorities and are cutting out…

Do you ever feel like you aren’t good enough? Despite all of your studying, you only managed to get a “C” on your test. Your presentation didn’t make the splash at the office that you thought it would. Or maybe you’re frustrated with your abilities as a parent. You just feel inadequate. Inadequacy is a feeling we may experience at a variety…

When Covid-19 struck, we all became willing to take whatever precautions we could to prevent contracting and spreading the virus to our friends and families. Immediately, people began buying sanitary masks in bulk. Soon, the CDC told us to stop buying them. The masks cannot prevent you from getting the virus. They said, “trust the science!” A few weeks later, the CDC…

When I was a child, cereal boxes were a lot cooler. Sometimes, they would have a toy inside. Other times, they would have a sweepstakes. It might say, “Send in 10 proofs of purchase and you will be entered to win a free video game console!” And right next to that was some tiny print saying, “Some conditions may apply.” There was…

If you had siblings like me, there may have been a time or two when you got in trouble and shouted, “My brother made me do it!” Quickly, we found out that was not an excuse, even if our brother egged us on. We are responsible for our actions. The book of Ezekiel tells of Israel’s impending punishment. Because they did not…