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Proverbs 18:12 (ESV)”Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” ⸻ A wise general adjusts the plan when the battle turns. A foolish one presses forward—even to ruin—because pride will not admit a mistake. Pharaoh was that kind of leader.Moses warned him: “Let my people go.”…
Kingdom Eyes: Living for the Lost in the Midst of the Found by Michael Stevens “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’” — Luke 15:1–2 (RSV) Jesus wasn’t…
BIBLE TRUNDLE – JACOB’S TRANSFORMATIONMay 20, 2025 (763 words)“Wrestling Until the Blessing” Kingdom Living – “nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.”— Luke 17:21 (NIV)From Deceiver to Israel, and How the Kingdom Moves Through Broken Men Before…
The Well Still Waits The Kingdom in Our Midst—Then and Now “The water I give will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” — John 4:14 The Samaritan Woman came to the well when no one else would—midday, under the brutal sun. Most women came…
BIBLE TRUNDLE – PAUL’S TRANSFORMATIONMay 19, 2025 (1,107 words)“When the Light Blinds You”The Radical Grace of Paul’s Damascus Road Transformation Before he was Paul, he was Saul—a man armed with scrolls, pride, and blood on his hands. A Pharisee’s Pharisee. Zealous for the Law. Unbending in judgment. And blind to…
“In My Mother’s Arms: A Story of Faith in the Reeds” Exodus 2:1–10 | Hebrews 11:23–26 Jochebed – A Mother’s Voice I had no time to mourn the king’s edict. The Nile was no longer just a river—it had become a grave for sons like mine. But when I looked…
Here is today’s Bible Trundle—a needed reminder that our salvation rests not on our grip on God, but on His unbreakable hold on us. The thoughts and Scripture references were drawn from today’s sermon by Pastor Barry Jeffries at Crestwood Baptist Church, for which I am deeply grateful. I have…
Extraordinary stories abound in the Bible, but the day after celebrating the birth of Jesus offers a special focus. Day 210 of the Bible App and Diane’s thoughtful insights were the source for today’s trundle as we read more on Isaiah’s messianic prophecies. We were reminded that Jesus’ arrival was…
Today’s Trundle comes from Days 201/202 in the Bible Recap. Hosea lived during a time of profound moral and spiritual decline in Israel. No surprise here—the nation, divided into Israel and Judah, was steeped in idolatry, political instability, and social injustice. Samaria had fertile land, and major trade routes passed…
Today’s Trundle hit me amid joy and worship while listening to a Christmas cantata at church this past Sunday. One song selection from Casting Crowns’ “Somewhere in Your Silent Night” touched a memory of pain. It reminded me that God is always near, even in our darkest moments. Even amid…
