Tag Archives: Plan

The Long Road

“Please, come closer,” he said to them. So they came closer. And he said again, “I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt. But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to … Continue reading

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Timing is Everything

Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer, however, forgot all about Joseph, never giving him another thought. Genesis 40:23 (NLT) Timing is everything. Over and over again I’ve seen this simple truth bear out along life’s journey. Wise King Solomon put it best in … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Hosea 9

My God will reject the people of Israel     because they will not listen or obey. They will be wanderers,     homeless among the nations. Hosea 9:17 (NLT) My morning routine is pretty well set. I get out of bed. I stagger … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Proverbs 16

We can make our plans,       but the LORD determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) I never planned to be a businessman. I never planned to live in Pella, Iowa. I never planned to be divorced, nor remarried. I never planned to … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Zechariah 4

Then he said, “This is God’s Message to Zerubbabel: ‘You can’t force these things. They only come about through my Spirit….‘” Zechariah 4:6 (MSG) Through the journey I’ve been involved in many churches and many different ministries. In that time … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 12

“If she can’t afford a lamb, she can bring two doves or two pigeons, one for the Whole-Burnt-Offering and one for the Absolution-Offering. The priest will make atonement for her and she will be clean.” Leviticus 12:8 (MSG) One of the … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 7

From the day they are presented to serve as priests to God, Aaron and his sons can expect to receive these allotments from the gifts of God. This is what God commanded the People of Israel to give the priests … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 1

“If the offering is a Whole-Burnt-Offering from the herd, present a male without a defect at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting that it may be accepted by God. Leviticus 1:3 (MSG) My grandfather was a court bailiff and … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 14

God-of-the-Angel-Armies speaks: "Exactly as I planned, it will happen. Following my blueprints, it will take shape." Isaiah 14:24 (MSG) In the months leading up to the dawn of the 21st century, the world was whipped into a frenzy with fear of worldwide … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 5

Naaman lost his temper. He turned on his heel saying, "I thought he'd personally come out and meet me, call on the name of God, wave his hand over the diseased spot, and get rid of the disease." 2 Kings … Continue reading

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