Author Archives: LauraMac

Okay. So, what Jethro actually said was, “What you are doing is not good.” Exodus 18:17 One of the many tasks that fell to Moses as leader of the Israelites was serving as judge. Exodus 12:37 tells us there were … Continue reading →

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 For so many reasons, the word “crushed” describes many of us these days. When we look around at the happenings in our world (whether … Continue reading →

“You intended to harm me,but God intended it for good to accomplishwhat is now being done, the saving of many lives.”Genesis 50:20 As he interacted with his brothers, Joseph was able to set aside any personal feelings of pain, anger, … Continue reading →

God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Our oldest son has always been a thinker and a man of few words. When he was younger, it would frustrate me to ask him: “How … Continue reading →

“You have made known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”Psalm 16:11 Though he lived long before Jesus came to earth, David looked forward as through the … Continue reading →

“And on that day they offered great sacrifices,rejoicing because God had given them great joy.The women and children also rejoiced.The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away.”Nehemiah 12:43 Nehemiah wrote, “…God had given them great joy.” Joy … Continue reading →

“Restore to me the joy of your salvationand grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.”Psalm 51:12 King David prayed the words above following his great sin with Bathsheba. I always assumed David lost his joy because he sinned, but … Continue reading →

For seven days celebrate the Feast to the LORD your Godat the place the LORD will choose.For the LORD your God will bless youin all your harvest andin all the work of your hands, andyour joy will be complete.Deuteronomy 16:15 … Continue reading →

“And God is able to bless you abundantly,so thatin all things at all times, having all that you need,you will abound in every good work.”II Corinthians 9:8 What a great verse! God is able to bless you and bless me—and … Continue reading →