by jbrackbill | Jul 23, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
Recently we have been working our way through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah during our family worship time. Something that has really stuck out to us is how these two Old Testament books illustrate what the New Testament consistently speaks of regarding the church....
by jbrackbill | May 14, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
All followers of Jesus know that the Christian life has much to do with trusting, praying, and knowing that God is a refuge to all those who do. As we walk this path of faith it becomes apparent that the path of faith is not without its difficulties. Scripture often...
by jbrackbill | Mar 12, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
Last week we considered that “God Hears and Remembers”: He hears the cry of His people and He remembers or acts toward us for our good and His glory on the basis of His gracious covenant with us. This truth is clear from the account of the Exodus (Exodus 2:23-25; 3:7,...
by jbrackbill | Mar 5, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
One of the most difficult situations relationally any one of us can go through is to be communicating with someone that we have had a vibrant relationship with and yet suddenly not be sure if they hear or are listening to our communication. Such a situation easily...
by jbrackbill | Oct 9, 2012 | Devotional Thoughts
Recently we looked at aspects of prayer: Confident Praying and The Sovereign God Moved by Prayer? Today I would like to give one example of something that you can pray about confidently and know that God will answer affirmatively. Psalm 31:1 In You, O LORD, I have...