Author Archives: LauraMac

Well…what Jethro actually said was, “What you are doing is not good.” Exodus 18:17 One of the many tasks that fell to Moses as leader of the Israelites was serving as judge. Exodus 12:37 tells us there were 600,000 men, … Continue reading →

“As for me, far be it from me that I shouldsin against the Lord by failing to pray for you.And I will teach you the way that is good and right.”I Samuel 12:23 The passage above is just a brief … Continue reading →

“You intended to harm me,but God intended it for good to accomplishwhat is now being done, the saving of many lives.”Genesis 50:20 As he interacted with his brothers, Joseph was able to set aside any personal feelings of pain, anger, … Continue reading →

 “A man’s wisdom gives him patience, it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 While the TSA may admonish air travelers, “If you see something, say something,” perhaps God’s advice would more often be, “If you see … Continue reading →

“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,but the folly of fools is deception.”Proverbs 14:8 Deception can be a quick, easy way to get out of an awkward situation or a tight jam. Just a little … Continue reading →

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault,and it will be given to him.James 1:5 One short verse, but so much truth here! Let’s unpack it together: HumilityThe verse begins, If … Continue reading →

“In the same way, count yourselvesdead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.”Romans 6:11 While all of us are fully aware that we are not dead to sin, we can celebrate the joyous news that in Christ, God … Continue reading →

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities —his eternal power and divine nature —have been clearly seen, being understood fromwhat has been made, so that men are without excuse.”Romans 1:20 All of creation bears witness to God’s … Continue reading →