Tag Archives: Provision

Divinely Sanctioned Detours on Life’s Road

Tamar was aware that Shelah had grown up, but no arrangements had been made for her to come and marry him. So she changed out of her widow’s clothing and covered herself with a veil to disguise herself. Then she … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 8

After a meal, satisfied, bless God, your God, for the good land he has given you. Deuteronomy 8:10 (MSG) Wendy and I drove to Des Moines this past Friday. The rolling hills of the Iowa landscape stretched out as far … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Jeremiah 14

All the farm work has stopped.    Not a drop of rain has fallen. The farmers don’t know what to do.    They wring their hands, they shake their heads. Jeremiah 14:4 (MSG) Growing up in Iowa, even when you grow up … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Jeremiah 10

Image by StarrGazr via Flickr It’s because our leaders are stupid.    They never asked God for counsel, And so nothing worked right.    The people are scattered all over. Jeremiah 10:21 (MSG) I had a really nice conversation with an old friend … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 21

Then David prayed, “I have sinned badly in what I have just done, substituting statistics for trust; forgive my sin—I’ve been really stupid.” 1 Chronicles 21:8 (MSG) Chapters like today’s are difficult to understand in our present day experience. Our time, … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 45

"Clearly, you are a God who works behind the scenes…." Isaiah 45:15a (MSG) I have been involved in stage productions since my youth and have spent the last five years in leadership of our local community theater organization. In fact, just last … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 42

"But I'll take the hand of those who don't know the way, who can't see where they're going. I'll be a personal guide to them, directing them through unknown country. I'll be right there to show them what roads to take, make sure … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 17

This is the word of the God of Israel: 'The jar of flour will not run out and the bottle of oil will not become empty before God sends rain on the land and ends this drought. 1 Kings 17:14 … Continue reading

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