Author Archives: JARoss

1 Chronicles 4:5-8 Ashhur (the father of Tekoa) had two wives, named Helah and Naarah. Naarah gave birth to Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan, and Koz, who became the ancestor of Anub, Zobebah, and all the families of Aharhel son of Harum.  You read these narratives of birthsContinue reading “Don’t Let It Happen”

 Psalm 2:1-5 Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” But the one whoContinue reading “Repent. Now. The Days are Short.”

1 Kings 17:8-16  Then the Lord said to Elijah, “Go and live in the village of Zarephath, near the City of Sidon. I have instructed a widow there to feed you.” So he went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the gates of the village, he saw a widow gathering sticks, and he asked her,Continue reading “I Remain”

1 Kings 12:20 When the people of Israel learned of Jeroboam’s return from Egypt, they called an assembly and made him king over all Israel. So only the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the family of David. I had made a promise to David that his descendants would be on the throne as kingContinue reading “Damage is Done”

Acts 9:19-22 Saul stayed with the believers in Damascus for a few days. And immediately he began preaching about Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is indeed the Son of God!” All who heard him were amazed. “Isn’t this the same man who caused such devastation among Jesus’ followers in Jerusalem?” they asked. “And didn’tContinue reading “Transformation”

1 Kings 11:1-3 Now King Solomon loved many foreign women. Besides Pharaoh’s daughter, he married women from Moab, Ammon, Edom, Sidon, and from among the Hittites. The Lord had clearly instructed the people of Israel, ‘You must not marry them, because they will turn your hearts to their gods.’ Yet Solomon insisted on loving themContinue reading “Everything You Do Matters”

1 Kings 8:23 “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven above or on the earth below!” Do you feel this about me? Do you really know, in your heart of hearts – in your very soul – do you know the truth of this statement? Do youContinue reading “Who I Am”

1 Kings 8:5 There, before the Ark, King Solomon and the entire community of Israel sacrificed so many sheep, goats and cattle that no one could keep count! This is the type of sacrificial giving that is missing from your hearts. This is what I would want to see. Sacrificing so many animals that noContinue reading “Sacrificial Giving”

1 Samuel 29:6-30:2, 6-8 So Achish finally summoned David and said to him, “I swear by the Lord that you have been a trustworthy ally. I think you should go with me into battle, for I’ve never found a single flaw in you from the day you arrived until today. But the other Philistine rulersContinue reading “Do Not Allow That”

1 Samuel 17:40-52 Then, armed only with his shepherd’s staff and sling, he started across the valley to fight the Philistine. Goliath walked out toward David with his shield bearer ahead of him, sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy. “Am I a dog,” he roared at David, “that you come at me with aContinue reading “Grab Your Sling and Choose Your Rocks”