Author: islalamont
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LITTLE CHILDREN
Matthew 19:14 (CSB)Jesus said, “Leave the little children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” When the parents brought their children to Jesus to have a blessing the disciples rebuked the parents for bothering Jesus, but the disciples actions angered Jesus. …
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FALSE PROPHETS
What is a false prophet? A person who spreads false messages and teachings, claiming to speak God’s words. (Holman Bible Dictionary) The term ‘false prophet’ did not arise in the Old Testament but they did exist even then. False prophets were spoken about many times in the New Testament. Jesus spoke the following words: Matthew…
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MONSOON
A monsoon is a welcome occurrence in parts of the world where temperatures are very hot and the land very dry. A monsoon is a strong wind which in summer is called a wet monsoon because of the accompanying rain. God knows these dry areas of the world need rain and He provides a wet…
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NO ONE ELSE
Deuteronomy 4:35 (CSB)You were shown these things so that you would know that the Lord is God; there is no other besides him. Deuteronomy 4:39 (CSB)Today, recognize and keep in mind that the Lord is God in heaven above and on earth below; there is no other. There is no one else, the Lord is…
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KEEP IT SIMPLE
Luke 12:15 (CSB)He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.” 1 Timothy 6:6-7 (CSB)But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out. Those who strive to keep buying…
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MARY AND MARTHA
Luke 10:38-42 (CSB)While they were traveling, he entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, “Lord,…
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PAUL AND TIMOTHY
Formerly Saul of Tarsus, a hated man who persecuted Christians until his encounter with Jesus on the Road to Damascus, who then had a complete change of heart. Then with his new name of Paul, dedicated the rest of his life to Jesus Christ and the preaching and teaching of the gospel. This led Paul…
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IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO
When a dispute takes place between two people it can often be, six of one and half a dozen of the other; an old saying that implies both people are at fault or put another way – it takes two to tango. Let’s have a look at what the Bible tells us about conflict. James…
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STAY CONNECTED
Without God we are nothing. With God we are everything. James 1:17 (CSB)Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James is explaining how God is the source of every good thing in our lives. If we turn away from Him,…
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PREPPING
Is prepping Biblical? The answer is both yes and no. The yes example that first comes to my mind is that of Joseph and the seven years famine. Genesis 47:13 (CSB)But there was no food in the entire region, for the famine was very severe. The land of Egypt and the land of Canaan were…
Onward Christian Soldiers 