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Is “Prayer Changes God’s Mind” in the Bible?

Is “We’re All God’s Children” in the Bible?

Genesis 19 – The Fire That Fell: Mercy Before Judgment

Genesis 19 is one of the most sobering yet hope-filled chapters in Scripture. It unveils both the depth of human depravity and the steadfast mercy of God. As Luther described, “Even where judgment blazes, grace still glows.” Here we watch heaven confront earth in three movements—The Angels Enter Sodom, Mercy Before Judgment, and The Fire […]

Does God Change His Mind?

The question “Does God change His mind?” invites us into the deep waters of God’s nature—His sovereignty, His omniscience, and His tender heart that feels grief, compassion, and joy. Scripture sometimes says that “God repented” or “relented,” yet elsewhere declares that He “changes not.” To understand this mystery, we must look carefully at who God […]

Nothing New Under the Sun — Until God Steps In

Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9 (ESV) — “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.” 🌅 Déjà Vu and the Feeling of Forever Repetition Ever had that strange feeling you’ve been somewhere before? A street you’ve never walked, a […]

When God Sets Your Barley Field on Fire Judges 15:1-5 and 2 Samuel 14:29-31

Judges 15:1–5 📖 Scripture Reading Judges 15:4–5 (ESV) “So Samson went and caught 300 foxes and took torches. And he turned them tail to tail and put a torch between each pair of tails. And when he had set fire to the torches, he let the foxes go into the standing grain of the Philistines […]

Test Me

Malachi 3:10 There’s only one place in the Bible where God invites His people to test Him—not with skepticism, but with trust. In Malachi 3:10, God challenges Israel to prove His faithfulness by bringing their full tithe into the storehouse: “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse… and prove me now herewith, saith the […]

I Would Have Given You More

2 Samuel 12:8 Sometimes it’s not the thunder of judgment that shatters a heart—it’s the whisper of regret. After David’s fall, God sends Nathan to confront him. Nathan begins with a parable and delivers the piercing blow: “Thou art the man.” But tucked just behind that thunder is one of the most stunning sentences in […]

When You’re Shut In, Lesson of the Birds: Noah Opened the Window

Genesis 8:6–19 God shut the door. Noah opened the window. These two contrasting actions bookend one of the most profound transitions in all of Scripture. The flood was a judgment, the ark was salvation, and the waiting was a test. But the first movement after the waters receded didn’t come from God—it came from Noah. […]

The Final Fear: Facing God at the End of All Things

Post 7 – The Fear of the Lord Series (Conclusion)   ⏳ Introduction: The Fear That Lasts Forever As we come to the final post in this series, we are reminded that the fear of the Lord is not just for the past or the present—it is for eternity. Reverence for God does not disappear […]

The Father of Lights — The Source of ALL Good

James 1:17 – “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” When life gets dark, it helps to remember where the light comes from. The apostle James calls God the “Father of lights”—a beautiful title […]

Faith That Works – Post 6

James 1:16–18 – Every Good Gift Comes from Above James 1:16–18 (ESV) – “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us […]

Daily Diamonds – The Names of God: YHWH (I AM)

Exodus 3:14 (ESV) – “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And he said, ‘Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.’” When Moses stood trembling before the burning bush, uncertain of his calling, he asked the question we’ve all asked in moments of fear: “Who am […]

What Is Happening on Your Threshing Floor?

Throughout Scripture, the threshing floor is a powerful symbol of separation, refining, provision, and redemption. It was a place where grain was winnowed, removing the chaff and leaving the valuable wheat behind. Spiritually, the threshing floor represents the seasons in our lives where God is refining us, calling us to surrender, and preparing us for […]

Romans 9:6-13 – God’s Sovereign Choice

Introduction Romans 9:6-13 continues Paul’s discussion of Israel’s role in God’s redemptive plan, addressing the apparent tension between Israel’s rejection of Christ and God’s promises to His chosen people. Paul emphasizes that not all who are descended from Israel are truly part of God’s covenant people. Instead, God’s promises are fulfilled through His sovereign choice, […]

Guaranteed! Embracing God’s Conduit of Blessing

Luke 6:38 KJV “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” Well, there you have it, a dare from Jesus! In the profound […]