Today’s verse speaks of who truly honors God – “whoever offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving” (NASB). The Message translation calls this living the “praising life.” The Bible says that we were created to glorify God (see Isaiah 43:7). Psalm 50:23 makes it clear that we are living out our purpose to glorify God when we … Continue reading The Gratitude of Grace
Tag: provision
More Than Enough
It is easy to look around and think you are lacking things. In this age of social media, along with internet shopping, print media, commercials, etc., we are always told we need items. This can cause us to turn our wants to needs. Then the little voice in your head that says you should be … Continue reading More Than Enough
Everything from Him
Tonight I had some tomato soup for dinner. It was upsetting to find no saltine crackers after I already prepared the soup. It just wasn’t the same. It didn’t take me long to grumble because there were no crackers, and then remember that I am blessed to have the bowl of soup. We often forget … Continue reading Everything from Him
Just Enough Needed
When the Lord provided the manna and the quail, He was specific about what should be gathered. Each person was to gather what was needed. They were able to gather for six of the seven days and it would provide for the entire week. The key was for each household to “gather as much as … Continue reading Just Enough Needed
We Hate This Manna
The Israelites were in the desert hungry and God promised to rain down bread from heaven. The Lord provided for the Israelites and they called this manna. As time progressed, they were tired of the manna. It still was suitable for food. It still could satisfy their hunger needs. The problem was they wanted something … Continue reading We Hate This Manna
Ram in the Bush
We do not always know where God is leading us and we certainly cannot predict the future. We are to walk in faith, trusting that God is faithful. When Abraham was tested, he was told to sacrifice his son Isaac, and Abraham went forward guided by his faith. God had promised Abraham many descendents. God … Continue reading Ram in the Bush
Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings
This book is a 10 Session Bible Study book great for both individual study or group Bible study. I just finished working on this new project, Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings. Funny enough, when God gave me the title, I initially thought that He wanted me to write about coping with … Continue reading Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings
The Heavy Bag
A Piece of Licorice
When I went to church today, I had a dry throat. I am sure you have been in that type of situation, where your throat is so dry and you were not able to go get a drink. I asked my sister if she had any hard candy, but she did not have anything. Then … Continue reading A Piece of Licorice
Tania Gutekunst 