Blessed by Greater

And without doubt the lesser person is blessed by the greater. Hebrews 7:7 NIV   They hoisted their kayaks onto their shoulders and headed down the steep path down the canyon to the mighty Zambezi River. One of the young men was especially nervous. The boys he was with had once asked him to teach... Continue Reading →

Inner Sanctuary

  We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, Hebrews 6:19   It was an extremely dark night. They were in a tent for three. Dad woke to a noise outside. They were high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains miles from any... Continue Reading →

The Love Shown

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10 NIV   She was a busy mother. There were always piles of laundry and housework to do. She also formed an intricate part in the... Continue Reading →

Rain On Us

Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. Hebrews 6:7 NIV   The children were playing in the driveway of the house one day. Giant but slightly scattered clouds filled the sky. The rains were... Continue Reading →

God Permitting

And God permitting, we will do so. Hebrews 6:3 NIV   There was only an ally that separated their backyards. One day the children got the idea to make a tunnel that connected the two yards. So they started digging. First, they dug straight down until the hole was a foot or so over their... Continue Reading →

Our Food

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:14 NIV   After nearly 50 days at sea, two men made it to the shore. Kind people took them in and put them up for a few nights on the island where they landed.... Continue Reading →

Elementary Truths

In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Hebrews 5:12 NIV   The Karate Schools had trained their contestants hard, perfecting their skills for this moment. The lighter colored belts went... Continue Reading →

Learn From Suffering

Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered Hebrews 5:8 NIV   The teenager could see the lights of the clubhouse go out as his last coworker left the golf course. It was a school night but his work was not finished yet. He still had half of the driving range... Continue Reading →

Approach the Throne

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV   On the outside, he had reached a privileged peak in life. He was young but already had prestige, a good salary, and leisure time.... Continue Reading →

Nothing Hidden

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 NIV   The children were only allowed to play on their tablet when they were given direct permission. They knew it. But one day their father had... Continue Reading →

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