TODAY’S DAILY READING: Genesis 11-12 & Matthew 6
Old Testament: Genesis 11- United
Genesis 11:1
“Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.”
Unity is a hot topic today, in the church and in the world. Many economists see global unity as the best solution for prosperity. Many politicians see unity as the only hope for peace, and within the church, many see unity as the only way toward the advancement of the gospel. While I believe unity is important, I also recognize that it is critical what we unite over. There was no time in human history where there was a greater sense of unity that in the days of Babel. We… Read More
Genesis 12- Famine In The Land
Genesis 12:10
“Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to dwell there, for the famine was severe in the land.”
Life is filled with ups and downs. Sometimes, it seems as if we are living under the sunshine of God’s favor, while other times, we seem to be under a dark cloud of difficulty. Abram and his family were facing a dark time. They were living as sojourners in the land of Canaan when famine struck. This was, no doubt, caused by lack of rainfall. They… Read More
New Testament: Matthew 6- Treasures In Heaven
Matthew 6:21
” For Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
The longer I live, the more I have come to realize, so much in life is passing. Things I once coveted and had to have, are bundled up and given to the Salvation Army. That “new car smell” has been replaced with “what’s that smell?” Even relationships that were once so close, have grown distant. The words of Christ shout a deafening cry,
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where… Read More
Jim Gallagher 