Inspiration
Ash Wednesday Inspiration from The High Calling
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010Ash Wednesday
READ Genesis 3:1-24
“By the sweat of your brow
will you have food to eat
until you return to the ground
from which you were made.
For you were made from dust,
and to dust you will return.”
Genesis 3:19
Today is Ash Wednesday, a day many Christians set aside as a special day. It is a day to remember our […]
Inspiration from The High Calling
Friday, September 11th, 2009Shirking Responsibility
READ Exodus 32:15-29
“So I told them, ‘Whoever has gold jewelry, take it off.’ When they brought it to me, I simply threw it into the fire—and out came this calf!”
Exodus 32:24
Exodus 32 reveals that the idea of making an image to represent the “gods” originated with the Israelites. But, thereafter, Aaron enthusiastically led […]
Inspiration from The High Calling
Monday, August 3rd, 2009My Holy People
READ Exodus 22:25-31
“You must be my holy people. Therefore, do not eat any animal that has been torn up and killed by wild animals. Throw it to the dogs.”
Exodus 22:31
Exodus 22:31 contains instructions about what the Israelites should do if they happened upon an animal that had been killed by some wild […]
Inspiration from The High Calling
Monday, July 20th, 2009The Ninth Commandment: Don’t Lie
READ Exodus 20:1-17
“You must not testify falsely against your neighbor.”
Exodus 20:16
The original Hebrew of the ninth commandment reflects a judicial setting. Specifically, this verse refers to lying in the context of a legal proceeding. But it suggests a broader application to lying in general. This is something God’s people, including […]
Tuesday Inspiration from The High Calling
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Trustworthy Leadership
READ Exodus 14:15-31
When the people of Israel saw the mighty power that the LORD had unleashed against the Egyptians, they were filled with awe before him. They put their faith in the LORD and in his servant Moses.
Exodus 14:31
Exodus 14 describes the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites as the Lord guided them through […]
Monday Inspiration from The High Calling
Monday, June 15th, 2009The Lord Will Fight for You
READ Exodus 14:1-14
“The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
Exodus 14:14
As the Israelites left Egypt, they were pursued by the Egyptians. Fearful of the awesome power of Pharaoh’s army, the people of Israel were gripped with fear. They complained to Moses that they would rather be slaves […]
A Fantastic Video Clip
Saturday, January 31st, 2009I expect many of you have seen this clip of Jason McElwain, but if not, it’s well worth two minutes and eleven seconds of your time. Enjoy!
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