Twice Blessed
Israelites, Ammonites, and Moabites
By Don Ruhl (March 17, 2010)
The question is do we accept whom the Lord accepts?
Jesus Prophesied of His Resurrection
By Don Ruhl (March 17, 2010)
They missed the good news that Jesus would rise from the dead.
An Offer of Peace
By Don Ruhl (March 16, 2010)
There is a time of war, and a time of peace. Wise is the nation that knows when each time is appropriate.
God Had No Tolerance for Idolatry Among His People
By Don Ruhl (March 16, 2010)
Let us then give Him our exclusive loyalty.
Can We Waste Things on the Lord?
By Don Ruhl (March 15, 2010)
Do you have a habit of criticizing people? Be careful that in your criticisms you do not end up criticizing something the Lord approves.
Deceptions
By Don Ruhl (March 15, 2010)
Be sure to check everything you hear from everyone with the Scriptures.
Dietary Restrictions for Israel
By Don Ruhl (March 14, 2010)
For Christians the Lord has lifted those restrictions, but He has also taught us that we need to be careful.
Understanding Difficult Passages
By Don Ruhl (March 14, 2010)
Passages exist in the Bible that present difficulties in understanding. Mark 13 is like Matthew 24 and Luke 21; they all present some material that deals with the Second Coming of Christ, but not that alone. They also speak of...
The Land of Egypt Versus the Land of Canaan
By Don Ruhl (March 13, 2010)
Egypt was and is desert-like, but Moses told Israel that the Land of Canaan was a place where it rained often.
The Primary Commandment
By Don Ruhl (March 13, 2010)
Let love for God drive everything else you do in life.
The Providence of God
By Don Ruhl (March 12, 2010)
How have you made it through the great difficulties in your life to be able this day to read this material?
Do Not Reject the Chief Cornerstone
By Don Ruhl (March 12, 2010)
Reject Jesus in your life and your life shall be seriously out of whack.
Face to Face
By Don Ruhl (March 11, 2010)
You might know that the Bible says God spoke face to face with Moses, as friends would speak. Did you know the Bible says the same thing about God and Israel?
Do Not Doubt, But Believe
By Don Ruhl (March 11, 2010)
Do you believe that if you pray according to God's will that it will be granted? If so, have you prayed for that thing?
What Israel Could Do
By Don Ruhl (March 9, 2010)
Often Israel did not believe that the Lord would enable them to take what He had promised, but Moses reminded them, "And at that time we took the land from the hand of the two kings of the Amorites...all the...
When We Do As Jesus Commands
By Don Ruhl (March 9, 2010)
They obeyed Jesus and He took care of the rest.
Leaders Need Help
By Don Ruhl (March 8, 2010)
You cannot do everything. If you try, you will only hold your organization back.
How Would You Answer Jesus?
By Don Ruhl (March 8, 2010)
What would you say to Him, if He in turn asked what you wanted Him to do for you?
What Does the Bible Say?
By Don Ruhl (March 7, 2010)
When people ask you questions, how do you answer them? When you ask questions, how do you expect people to answer you?
Misjudging People
By Don Ruhl (March 6, 2010)
Be careful about jumping to conclusions before you hear the whole story from all parties involved in an issue.
Sometimes the Simple Evades Us
By Don Ruhl (March 6, 2010)
How would you have reacted if your best friend revealed to you that someone would betray him to people who would kill him?
The Wisdom of a Father
By Don Ruhl (March 5, 2010)
Before God we all stand equal. Let us treat both with the highest value.
The Glory of Jesus on the Earth
By Don Ruhl (March 5, 2010)
Friends, walk with Jesus everyday and when you die, you will see something magnificent.
Take Your Issues to the Lord
By Don Ruhl (March 4, 2010)
What do you do about matters of which you are ignorant?
How to Satisfy the People
By Don Ruhl (March 4, 2010)
How shall the church get the bread of God's word to all the people of the world?
A Desolate Height
By Don Ruhl (March 3, 2010)
Would God give a different answer in the desolate height than what He had in another location, such as back at Balaam's home?
Complaining Again
By Don Ruhl (March 2, 2010)
We recognize many behaviors as sin, but how often do we see complaining as a sin? The Book of Numbers shows Israel complaining constantly and every time they angered the Lord. Why then do we complain as much as they...
Obsessed With Cleanliness
By Don Ruhl (March 2, 2010)
We fear contamination of the body, but think little of contamination of the spirit.
Helpers
By Don Ruhl (March 1, 2010)
Why does God use one person for a particular work, but not you, and why does God use you for a particular work, but not someone else?
Whom the Lord Chooses
By Don Ruhl (March 1, 2010)
Are you willing to accept whatever the Lord says, even if it goes contrary to your opinion?
The Disciples Went to Jesus
By Don Ruhl (February 28, 2010)
Go to God with a solution for feeding the people spiritual food.
Honor Prophets
By Don Ruhl (February 28, 2010)
While no true prophets in the sense of biblical prophets exist today, preachers fulfill a similar roll.
Does the Lord Delight in Us?
By Don Ruhl (February 27, 2010)
Therefore, if He wants to give His people something because He delights in them, then it does not matter what obstacles lie ahead.
Special Food
By Don Ruhl (February 26, 2010)
The Lord provided bread called manna, "Now the manna was like coriander seed, and its color like the color of bdellium.
True and Sincere, But Reluctant Worship
By Don Ruhl (February 26, 2010)
Check your heart when you worship the Lord.
The Cleansing of the Levites
By Don Ruhl (February 25, 2010)
If you desire to go before the Lord, you must be cleansed of your sin.
All Secrets Shall Be Revealed
By Don Ruhl (February 25, 2010)
First, secret sin will find us out, or second, secret good works will find us out.
Accept Gifts
By Don Ruhl (February 24, 2010)
When people see a good work, they want to contribute to it.
Listen and Look!
By Don Ruhl (February 24, 2010)
If the Son of God says to listen and to look, then listen and look!
Men and Women in the Bible
By Don Ruhl (February 23, 2010)
Just follow the context and use common sense.
Satan May Be Evil, But He Is Also Smart
By Don Ruhl (February 23, 2010)
Being smart is obviously not all there is to being successful. Satan uses his intelligence for evil. We should use ours for holiness.
Positions of Honor
By Don Ruhl (February 21, 2010)
Why do so many men refuse to lead either their families, or churches, or other organizations?
The Compassion of Jesus
By Don Ruhl (February 21, 2010)
Friends brought a paralyzed man to Jesus, and when He saw how their faith moved them to bring their friend to Jesus, He said, "Son, your sins are forgiven you" (Mark 2:5). The man needed a physical healing, but he...
Blessings For Obedience
By Don Ruhl (February 20, 2010)
Are you giving diligence to obey the Lord Jesus Christ?
Things to Think About Concerning Jesus
By Don Ruhl (February 20, 2010)
Jesus commanded the unclean spirits and they obeyed Him!
The Covenant of the Showbread
By Don Ruhl (February 18, 2010)
The Lord provided exceedingly rich blessings and He wanted them to provide things and to do so in a specified order.
John's Appearance and Lifestyle
By Don Ruhl (February 18, 2010)
What kind of man do you want preaching to you?
The Need For Holiness
By Don Ruhl (February 17, 2010)
I believe Christians also must keep the Lord in mind at all times.
When the Lord Sanctifies
By Don Ruhl (February 16, 2010)
If we do not do what we teach, He will not sanctify us.
Sexual Perversions
By Don Ruhl (February 15, 2010)
Why would God put that information in the middle of warnings against sexual sins?
Some Confessions Do Not Go Far Enough
By Don Ruhl (February 15, 2010)
We also have to repent, turn our lives around fully, and seek forgiveness from God.
Uncleanness Was Not Necessarily Sinful
By Don Ruhl (February 14, 2010)
We might be tempted to think that when the levitical law labeled something as unclean it meant sin was involved.
Clean Before the Lord
By Don Ruhl (February 13, 2010)
Approaching the Lord requires that we meet His protocol.
Could I Betray the Lord?
By Don Ruhl (February 13, 2010)
Jesus revealed to the Twelve that one of them would betray Him.
Plotting to Kill Jesus
By Don Ruhl (February 12, 2010)
What shall it be like for anyone who does not repent and appears before Jesus at the Judgment?
Glorify God Before People
By Don Ruhl (February 11, 2010)
Jesus is our high priest and He always glorified God (John 8:29).
The Onyx Stones of the Ephod
By Don Ruhl (February 10, 2010)
The onyx stones served as memorial stones for the sons of Israel.
The Lord and Moses
By Don Ruhl (February 8, 2010)
Have you noticed the special relationship that the Lord had with Moses?
Humans in the Resurrection
By Don Ruhl (February 8, 2010)
The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection, believing they had the ultimate proof against it.
The Sabbath Was a Sign
By Don Ruhl (February 6, 2010)
Israel kept that sign to teach them that the Lord sanctified them.
How God Treats Those Who Mistreat His Servants
By Don Ruhl (February 6, 2010)
Jesus spoke a parable that illustrated this very thing.
Answering a Question With a Question
By Don Ruhl (February 5, 2010)
By asking His question, he showed them their bias and incompetence in arriving at the truth.
The Court of the Tabernacle
By Don Ruhl (February 4, 2010)
It all was a shadow of something that we have in the New Testament.
Fulfillment of Prophecy
By Don Ruhl (February 4, 2010)
Many of the people who knew the Scriptures did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
Use God's Pattern
By Don Ruhl (February 3, 2010)
If we do not have to do things God's way, why did Jesus come down from heaven and show us the way of God?
What Do We Want From the Lord?
By Don Ruhl (February 3, 2010)
He will bless us according to the things He has prepared, but we have to be willing to experience what Jesus experienced.
Keeping Pure
By Don Ruhl (February 2, 2010)
He enacted various laws that brought the death penalty to keep certain practices from becoming common place.
The Danger of Assuming
By Don Ruhl (February 2, 2010)
Why did the first workers assume they would be paid more?
A Special Treasure to God
By Don Ruhl (February 1, 2010)
Simply obey His voice and keep His covenant.
Be Prepared for the Answer
By Don Ruhl (February 1, 2010)
Know when to ask questions and when to cease asking questions, and to give yourself time to grow between the questions.
The Lord Knows the Cost of Our Obedience
By Don Ruhl (January 31, 2010)
Therefore, we do what He says and leave the outcome to Him. Can you do that?
Jesus Ruled Out Homosexuality and Polygamy
By Don Ruhl (January 31, 2010)
He did not intend in the beginning for a man to have multiply wives nor for a woman to have multiply husbands, but that one man and one woman should be joined for life.
The Feast of Unleavened Bread
By Don Ruhl (January 30, 2010)
For us who have been baptized into Christ, we should likewise remember the very day on which we were baptized, because at that time, He delivered us from slavery to freedom.
The Time of Accounting
By Don Ruhl (January 30, 2010)
The issue here is not money, but our sin and what we owe God for allowing us to live after we have sinned.
The Grief of the Death of Children
By Don Ruhl (January 29, 2010)
What do nations suffer when they refuse to submit to God, the possessor of heaven and earth?
Do Not Be an Offense
By Don Ruhl (January 29, 2010)
Jesus warned that something very horrible will happen to the person who causes a little child who believes in Him to sin (Matthew 18:6). He said further, "Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe...
Ashes Before Pharaoh
By Don Ruhl (January 28, 2010)
Moses and Aaron took ashes from a furnace, went before Pharaoh, and threw the ashes toward heaven. The tossed ashes caused boils to break out or to break open as sores on man and beast (Exodus 9:10). What did Pharaoh...
Fearing the Word of God
By Don Ruhl (January 28, 2010)
How do you respond when you hear the word of God in the Scriptures?
Competing With the Works of God
By Don Ruhl (January 27, 2010)
Man never wins in a competition with God.
Trying to Figure Out What the Bible Means
By Don Ruhl (January 27, 2010)
Just relax, free your mind, and consider the context. You will be surprised how much that help towards understanding the Bible.
Do Not Bother Us!
By Don Ruhl (January 26, 2010)
What should you do when someone keeps calling out to you for help?
Knowing Christian History
By Don Ruhl (January 23, 2010)
The Egyptians ceased teaching their children and erased from their public records, the story of how Joseph, a God-fearing man, saved Egypt. That led to the slavery of Joseph's people.
Does Devotion to God Mean Neglect of Family?
By Don Ruhl (January 23, 2010)
The scribes and Pharisees believed that one could give all his money to God and if none was leftover for needy dad and mom, that was okay.
Our Lives Affect Future Generations
By Don Ruhl (January 22, 2010)
Genesis 49 shows how the actions of the sons of Jacob affected their descendants. How will your life affect your descendants?
Jesus Walked on the Sea
By Don Ruhl (January 22, 2010)
That might become such a familiar truth to you that you miss the power of it.
A Nation Begins
By Don Ruhl (January 21, 2010)
Jacob started as one, but Genesis 46:8-27 shows that by the time he was one hundred thirty years old, he had become seventy people.
A Love/Hate Relationship
By Don Ruhl (January 21, 2010)
When people are not rooted in the word of God, some of them can be double minded and unstable in all their ways.
Would People Believe Evil About You?
By Don Ruhl (January 20, 2010)
Joseph's brothers had brought back money that was placed in their sacks of grain, showing that they were honest men.
Jesus Sent the Multitude Away
By Don Ruhl (January 20, 2010)
How did He do that? Perhaps the people tired out. Perhaps they could see He tired out. They did have other matters in life that they had to fulfill.
The Reunion
By Don Ruhl (January 19, 2010)
Moses wrote, "So Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him" (Genesis 42:8).
More Than a Lesson on Farming
By Don Ruhl (January 19, 2010)
We do not have to guess what everything means in the parable. What we have to do now is figure out where we fit into the parable.
The Meaning of Prophecy
By Don Ruhl (January 18, 2010)
How then can you know what part of a prophecy shows things literally and what part shows things representatively?
The Harm of Division
By Don Ruhl (January 18, 2010)
If He did not cast demons out of people by the power of Satan, by whom did Jesus cast them out?
Can Anything Good Come Out of Egypt?
By Don Ruhl (January 17, 2010)
How can anything good come from taking a righteous boy from his righteous father and keeping them separate for twenty-two years?
Have You Read the Bible?
By Don Ruhl (January 17, 2010)
There were no hidden meanings in the original Hebrew that only the most learned scholars could discover.
God Knows the Nations
By Don Ruhl (January 16, 2010)
That means He even knows whether you are a liability or an asset to your nation.
What Jesus Did
By Don Ruhl (January 16, 2010)
If you are a disciple of Jesus Christ, how does it show up in your life?
Let the Church Speak Openly
By Don Ruhl (January 15, 2010)
The commandments of the Christ can help the world more than anything else.
Work Hard For Your Employer
By Don Ruhl (January 14, 2010)
We should work as though we are working for Christ Himself.
Preaching the Kingdom
By Don Ruhl (January 14, 2010)
Tell others that in the church, we have a small taste of heaven.
Relatives
By Don Ruhl (January 13, 2010)
Few things are more rewarding or more frustrating then relatives.
What Do You Believe About the Lord?
By Don Ruhl (January 13, 2010)
No, they believed He was the Son of David, that is, the Messiah and as such He had the creative powers of God and could do anything!
The Great Family of Unity Started in Division
By Don Ruhl (January 12, 2010)
God knows how to bring us together.
Why Do We Think Evil?
By Don Ruhl (January 12, 2010)
All of us on this e-mail devotional list know God and know that He knows our thoughts.
The Burial of Abraham
By Don Ruhl (January 11, 2010)
The moment Abraham died, he joined his people, that is, his spirit separated from the body and he went to the place where those who had died in the faith had already gone
Balance in Ministry
By Don Ruhl (January 11, 2010)
Do you do one thing to the neglect of some other great work?
Respect People
By Don Ruhl (January 10, 2010)
Christians can be so disrespectful sometimes toward their own brethren and toward the world.
Are You Qualified to Criticize Others?
By Don Ruhl (January 10, 2010)
Do you have a major problem you need to fix first?
The Fear of God
By Don Ruhl (January 9, 2010)
Abraham judged correctly that when the fear of God is not in a place, those people will do horrible things.
Whom Do We Impress in Prayer?
By Don Ruhl (January 9, 2010)
Pray without ceasing, pray whenever you are alone, pray about the issues of your life and the lives of others, especially the life of the church.
Preparing a Meal for God and His Angels
By Don Ruhl (January 8, 2010)
Think for the rest of the day on what you would do if God and two of His angels visited you one day.
The Sacredness of Marriage
By Don Ruhl (January 8, 2010)
Do you honor marriage with your beliefs and conduct?
God Specifies the Heir
By Don Ruhl (January 7, 2010)
We cannot outguess God or try to rearrange His plans.
Abram's Journey
By Don Ruhl (January 7, 2010)
Abram traveled from one location to another in obedience to God.
God's Covenant With All Humanity
By Don Ruhl (January 6, 2010)
When you see a rainbow think of God thinking of you. Teach it to your children.
The Region-Wide Response to John's Preaching
By Don Ruhl (January 5, 2010)
May each of us preachers rise up to have the heart and spirit of this man who preceded the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Birth Place of the Messiah
By Don Ruhl (January 4, 2010)
The Jewish leaders read Micah 5:2 and understood that it referred to the birth of the messianic king of the Jews, although the birth is not mentioned directly in the passage.
Satan Always Disagrees With God
By Don Ruhl (January 4, 2010)
If you hear something that contradicts the Bible, you can be sure Satan is behind it. Get away from it immediately!
Evidence of Righteousness
By Don Ruhl (January 2, 2010)
If you find yourself in a situation where divorce is unavoidable, follow the example of Joseph and show your righteousness.
Light Is Good
By Don Ruhl (January 2, 2010)
Light is good in the world, but it is also good in the spirit.
No Curse in Heaven
By Don Ruhl (January 1, 2010)
No curse exists there because the throne of God and of the Lamb are there, and we His servants will get to serve Him directly.
Honoring the Lord
By Don Ruhl (January 1, 2010)
Do we give Him part of our hearts or the whole thing?
A Beloved View of Heaven
By Don Ruhl (December 31, 2009)
We think of the tears being wiped away, but picture now who wipes away the tears. Who will do it?
Wounded in the House of His Friends
By Don Ruhl (December 31, 2009)
Someone was to receive mortal wounds between his arms and it would happen in the most unlikely place, the house of his friends.
God Is Stronger Than Satan
By Don Ruhl (December 30, 2009)
Stand with the Lord and you shall be on the wining side!
Ask the Lord
By Don Ruhl (December 30, 2009)
Bless God with your life and God shall bless your life.
The Shout of Victory
By Don Ruhl (December 29, 2009)
Can you restrain yourself? Don't you want to join with them, praising God?
Shall We Fast?
By Don Ruhl (December 29, 2009)
Friends, our whole lives should be for the glory of God, whether we abstain or partake.
Rejoice When Prayer Is Answered!
By Don Ruhl (December 28, 2009)
Some prayers will be answered immediately, some a little later, and some after a long time.
God's Spirit Assures Success
By Don Ruhl (December 28, 2009)
Do you see that everything in your life has to be within God's will?
The Enemy's Banner
By Don Ruhl (December 24, 2009)
Who would you pick to win a battle between a lamb and a seven-headed, leopard-like beast that had feet like a bear and a mouth like a lion, and who received power from Satan?
Even Mountains Quake Before the Lord
By Don Ruhl (December 24, 2009)
Do you know this God? Do you know His capabilities of wrath? Do you know His capabilities of love?
Who Is the Tyrannosaurus Rex-Like Enemy of the Church?
By Don Ruhl (December 23, 2009)
Do not fear what the dragon tries to do to you through his agents in the world, because you have the Lord God and Jesus Christ on your side.
What Does the Lord Want?
By Don Ruhl (December 23, 2009)
Give gifts and receive gifts, but more than anything, do what is right, love to show mercy to those who need it, and walk humbly with God.
The Identity of the Two Witnesses
By Don Ruhl (December 22, 2009)
God has on the earth both His Scriptures and His church to reveal His will.
The Magnificent Kingdom
By Don Ruhl (December 22, 2009)
If you are in the church, you are in the greatest nation that has ever existed or ever will exist on the earth.
The Danger of Greed
By Don Ruhl (December 21, 2009)
Greed deceives. It promises to give, but takes away the life of the greedy.
The Number From the Tribes of Israel
By Don Ruhl (December 21, 2009)
John did not list the tribe of Dan!
Is Preaching Sophisticated?
By Don Ruhl (December 19, 2009)
One of the most noble things someone can do for another is to preach the word of God.
A Black Horse
By Don Ruhl (December 19, 2009)
American references do not prove that black is economic problems in the Book of Revelation, but it shows we have carried on a biblical tradition by referring to bleak economic times as black.
Taking Too Much
By Don Ruhl (December 15, 2009)
Because they took more than they should have, God would bring a fire upon them, and He would wipe them out as a people (Amos 1:7, 8).
The Throne Scene
By Don Ruhl (December 15, 2009)
In my judgment, Revelation 4 is one of the most spectacular chapters in all the Bible.
What Jesus Will Do If We Overcome the World
By Don Ruhl (December 15, 2009)
The world fights us constantly.
Return by the Help of God
By Don Ruhl (December 14, 2009)
The nation corrupted itself badly, nevertheless, they could still return with the help of God.
Remember Your Past Position
By Don Ruhl (December 14, 2009)
Have you grown since becoming Christian or have you tapered off in your zeal?
The Watchman Became a Snare
By Don Ruhl (December 13, 2009)
It is important to remember for what purpose God created us and not veer from it.
Glory and Dominion Belong to Jesus
By Don Ruhl (December 13, 2009)
Because Jesus loved us, washed us from our sin in His very own blood, made us kings and priests, John wanted upon Jesus eternal glory and dominion.
Glory and Dominion Belong to Jesus
By Don Ruhl (December 12, 2009)
John said, "Amen," to that and should we not also say, "Amen"?
Pride Goes Before a Fall
By Don Ruhl (December 12, 2009)
Israel and Judah became full of pride and for that they stumbled in their sin badly.
God Did Not Spare Angels
By Don Ruhl (December 11, 2009)
When someone creeps into the church and perverts the grace of God, Jude wanted us to know that God will not spare such a person.
The End of the Kingdom of Israel
By Don Ruhl (December 11, 2009)
The church is the true Israel of God, which is how it has always been, that is, what has always mattered to God is the spirit, not from whom one had been born.
Walking in Truth
By Don Ruhl (December 10, 2009)
John could think of no greater joy that he might hear about people than to hear that the people he had taught were walking in the truth.
Michael Stands Up For God's People
By Don Ruhl (December 10, 2009)
Michael the arch-angel would stand up for God's people, not to remove persecution and suffering, but to deliver them at God's appointed time.
Rejoice When Christians Walk in Truth
By Don Ruhl (December 9, 2009)
Many Christians function like the Pharisees who watched Jesus to make a mistake.
What Belongs to the Lord and What Belongs to Us
By Don Ruhl (December 9, 2009)
Daniel 9 has one of the most beautiful prayers you will ever read.
The Sound of Pompous Words
By Don Ruhl (December 8, 2009)
Be in God's plan by following Christ Jesus.
Our Advantage
By Don Ruhl (December 7, 2009)
We are on the winning side. Let us think like it, speak like it, and act like it.
Do Not Let Your Thoughts Trouble You
By Don Ruhl (December 7, 2009)
Many things seek to trouble our thoughts, but never forget that you have in your possession the words of the Holy God, not written on a wall, but written in a Book that resides in your home and often sits on your lap.
Do Not Let Your Thoughts Trouble You
By Don Ruhl (December 6, 2009)
King Belshazzar saw the handwriting on the wall, literally
Two Amazing Things About Jesus
By Don Ruhl (December 6, 2009)
Do you not love Him for His unfathomable love for us?
Rage and Fury
By Don Ruhl (December 5, 2009)
Do not let rage and fury enter your heart or you will do things you never thought you could possibly do.
How God's Love Is Perfected in You
By Don Ruhl (December 5, 2009)
Keep the word of God by believing it and doing it; that will be evidence that God's love has been perfected in you.
Absorbing God's People into a Worldly Kingdom
By Don Ruhl (December 4, 2009)
Do you want to be like Daniel and his friends? Then seek their discernment in all matters of the world, that you might know what to accept and what to reject.
Fellowship!
By Don Ruhl (December 4, 2009)
How can you have fellowship with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ?
Living Waters
By Don Ruhl (December 3, 2009)
Water flows from the Lord's temple, healing everyone that contacts it. This pictures the pure gospel flowing from the church, healing all who heed the message when they believe and are baptized for the remission of their sins.
There Shall Be Scoffers
By Don Ruhl (December 3, 2009)
Scoffers might be in the church or out of the church, but either way they will not believe in the Lord's promise of His return.
Leaders Will Not Oppress
By Don Ruhl (December 2, 2009)
Former kings of Israel oppressed their people to gain more land for themselves. However, in the new temple and in the new city of Jerusalem, that oppression would stop. These chapters (40-48) appear to me to picture the church and her work.
The Rebellious Nature of Troublemakers
By Don Ruhl (December 2, 2009)
They do not hesitate to speak evil of dignitaries, that is, people in positions of leadership and authority.
God Knows of Idolatry
By Don Ruhl (December 1, 2009)
We are living stones in the temple for Him to inhabit us, not the other way around.
It is about Him, not us.
Add to Your Faith
By Don Ruhl (December 1, 2009)
Put your whole life into learning everything you can about the Father and the Son and you will see how you shall add to your faith.
The Will of the Gentiles Versus the Will of God
By Don Ruhl (November 30, 2009)
The will of the Gentiles is lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, abominable idolatries, and such like. Have we not spent enough time doing those things?
What Is Your Emphasis?
By Don Ruhl (November 30, 2009)
Peter does not teach for women to take no care for their outward adornment, but their emphasis should be upon the heart.
God Is For You
By Don Ruhl (November 29, 2009)
He gives us the earth and all her bounties. He gave His Son Jesus Christ. God gives the body of His Son for us to dwell in.
The Living Stone
By Don Ruhl (November 29, 2009)
The Father chose Jesus because He was precious. Let Jesus always be precious to
you.
Shepherds Who Fail to Do Their Job
By Don Ruhl (November 28, 2009)
Are you a shepherd over a congregation? Are you doing your job? God watches to see how you occupy your time.
How the Genuineness of Your Faith Is Demonstrated
By Don Ruhl (November 27, 2009)
The Lord demonstrates the genuineness of our faith by putting it through the fire of suffering and persecution.
The Pomp of Egypt
By Don Ruhl (November 25, 2009)
The repentance of the sins of your nation begin with your own repentance.
Egypt Restored to a Lowly Kingdom
By Don Ruhl (November 24, 2009)
That is why Egypt is the nation that it is today. Their land is not completely desolate, yet, it ranks among the "third world" nations of the earth.
What Is Your Motive in Prayer?
By Don Ruhl (November 24, 2009)
How do you use prayer in conjunction with what you see as your purpose in life?
The Dangers of Wealth and Wisdom
By Don Ruhl (November 23, 2009)
What could possibly be wrong with having wisdom?
The Beginning of Self-Control
By Don Ruhl (November 23, 2009)
If we can control our tongues, we have acquired the ability to control the rest of the body.
The Slow Cooking of Jerusalem
By Don Ruhl (November 21, 2009)
It is time for every Christian to renew him and herself to the Lord and to live in holiness.
Treatment of the Poor
By Don Ruhl (November 21, 2009)
Imagine rejecting whom God has accepted! What shall God do with the person who rejects those whom He accepts?
Like Metals
By Don Ruhl (November 20, 2009)
Israel had to learn that the Lord does not tolerate idolatry and the other sins the nation had committed. They would experience the fire of His wrath.
Use Patience to Make Yourself Better
By Don Ruhl (November 20, 2009)
If you need patience, why not use the many and various trials that come into your life to develop you into a patient Christian?
Israel and the Glory of All Lands
By Don Ruhl (November 19, 2009)
Praise God for His generous mercy upon Israel and upon the world that everything has lasted to this moment that He might have mercy upon all.
Remember the Persecuted
By Don Ruhl (November 19, 2009)
We enjoy the strength of the church today because of their sacrifices yesterday.
The Lord Exalts the Low Tree
By Don Ruhl (November 18, 2009)
His beginnings on the earth started low, but who can describe His exaltation?
Striving Against Sin
By Don Ruhl (November 18, 2009)
How far have you gone in your struggle against sin?
The Lord Brings Life
By Don Ruhl (November 17, 2009)
Since you were born again through the waters of baptism, how have you done in your Christianity?
Preaching Out of One's Own Heart
By Don Ruhl (November 16, 2009)
As you read the word of God, if you discover that you fall under one of His woes, do everything you can to deliver yourself out of that woe.
Faith Brings Understanding
By Don Ruhl (November 16, 2009)
Those without faith struggle with all kinds of weird theories on how everything got here,
Ezekiel Suffered As a Sign
By Don Ruhl (November 14, 2009)
Sometimes servants of God have to suffer for the sake of their people that they might repent.
God Has No Other Way
By Don Ruhl (November 12, 2009)
If a Christian had been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, partaken of the Holy Spirit, tasted the word of God, tasted the powers of the age to come, but still fell away, what else could God possibly do to persuade that Christian to stay with Him.
Time to Leave Babylon
By Don Ruhl (November 12, 2009)
Let each of us drive ourselves to know the will of God and to live it with everything that is within us.
Compassion on Fellow-Sinners
By Don Ruhl (November 11, 2009)
Watch yourself today and see whether you have compassion on the sinners of the world and those in the church.
Is Wisdom No More?
By Don Ruhl (November 11, 2009)
We do not live forever, but we can make the most of our lives now by turning to the Lord with a full heart that we might influence our families and see them trust in the Lord.
Even Believers Did Not Enter God's Rest
By Don Ruhl (November 8, 2009)
God has prepared things for us, but if we insist on disobedience, we will not enter His rest.
No Cure Exists Against the Lord's Curse
By Don Ruhl (November 8, 2009)
When the Lord strikes, we have no invention to prevent it. The only cure is repentance.
Insisting on Disobedience
By Don Ruhl (November 7, 2009)
Life can be exceedingly difficult at times, but always look to the Lord and do what He says to do.
The Witness of God
By Don Ruhl (November 7, 2009)
To reject what the apostles said is to reject what God said.
Finding Favor in the Eyes of Outsiders
By Don Ruhl (November 6, 2009)
Just imitate Christ, as Paul did.
Enemies Hear the Word
By Don Ruhl (November 5, 2009)
One way or another the enemies of God's word hear His word.
Witnesses to Our Instruction
By Don Ruhl (November 5, 2009)
What would you do, if several people heard you receive instructions on how to handle a situation?
The Writing of Scripture
By Don Ruhl (November 3, 2009)
Notice the different attitudes toward the Scriptures in Jeremiah 36 and figure out where you fit in.
How Did You Used to Live?
By Don Ruhl (November 2, 2009)
God's kindness changed us. Likewise, our kindness can change unlikeable people.
The Sacrifices of War
By Don Ruhl (November 2, 2009)
They had disobeyed the Lord, and there is no defense against the Lord when He attacks.
The 70-Year Captivity Foretold
By Don Ruhl (October 31, 2009)
The Lord sent prophets to Judah constantly, looking for the nation to repent of their sins.
Teach and Train
By Don Ruhl (October 31, 2009)
it takes many years to get to that point of being able to teach and train others to do what you do may seem like a slow process, but that is the way it works.
Shepherds Who Do Not Do Their Jobs
By Don Ruhl (October 28, 2009)
God expected the shepherds of Israel to tend to His people and not do things to drive them away.
A Preacher and His Student
By Don Ruhl (October 28, 2009)
if you see two preachers with a relationship like that which existed between Paul and Timothy, rejoice and thank God for them.
The Consequences of Persecuting God's Preachers
By Don Ruhl (October 27, 2009)
I do not recommend that you persecute anyone who speaks the word of God!
Who Does Not Consent to the Words of Christ?
By Don Ruhl (October 27, 2009)
Paul provided insight into the nature of the person, whether Christian or not, who does not consent to the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Consequences of Trusting in Man
By Don Ruhl (October 26, 2009)
Never forsake the Lord, and do not put your trust in man, but trust in God.
The Message of the Prophets: Repent!
By Don Ruhl (October 23, 2009)
Every nation of the earth needs to hear the message of Jeremiah 7.
Only Teach the Word of the Lord
By Don Ruhl (October 23, 2009)
It is not enough for us to bring people to Christ, but we must work to keep them in Christ.
Surely the Great Men Know the Lord's Way!
By Don Ruhl (October 22, 2009)
Friends, keep reading and meditating in the Scriptures daily, for it may spare the destruction of your church or of your country.
The Lord's Ready Acceptance
By Don Ruhl (October 21, 2009)
Sometimes people will not turn to the Lord because they know of their abundant sin and they are ashamed.
The Man of Sin
By Don Ruhl (October 21, 2009)
The man of sin set himself up in the church, claiming to be the head of the church. People even call him, "father."
The Lord's Knowledge of You
By Don Ruhl (October 20, 2009)
The Lord knows what purpose you are best suited for and what purpose is best suited for you.
Grace and Peace to You
By Don Ruhl (October 20, 2009)
The way the writers of the New Testament began most of their letters set a high and spiritual tone.
God Shall Spare Some Jews
By Don Ruhl (October 19, 2009)
The Lord searches diligently for people who want Him, whether from Israel or from the rest of the world. Do you want Him?
When the Nations Say, "Peace and Safety"
By Don Ruhl (October 19, 2009)
Do you seek the world's peace or the peace of Christ?
Jesus Received Our Chastisement
By Don Ruhl (October 17, 2009)
We did not even realize that what He did was receive wounds for our transgressions.
Not the Gospel Alone
By Don Ruhl (October 17, 2009)
We have to be 100% dedicated and give our entire selves to the people we teach.
Listen When God Speaks
By Don Ruhl (October 16, 2009)
Listen to Him now and obey Him now to be saved.
Do Not Fear
By Don Ruhl (October 15, 2009)
Nations and institutions that have persecuted the church have come and gone, but the church survives and thrives.
The Faith and Love of the Saints
By Don Ruhl (October 15, 2009)
Think of good traits your brothers and sisters in Christ have. Look at their faith and love.
What Do God's Works Teach You?
By Don Ruhl (October 13, 2009)
Isaiah 41 shows some of the contrary views of men towards the work of God.
Work Toward Being of the Same Mind
By Don Ruhl (October 13, 2009)
Here were two sisters in Christ who could not get along.
People From a Far Country
By Don Ruhl (October 12, 2009)
We should ever guard our relationship with God because no one can take us away from Him or Him away from us.
Do You Have Something to Brag About?
By Don Ruhl (October 12, 2009)
Whatever we can brag about means nothing if we do not follow the Lord Jesus Christ with total devotion.
The Violent Cannot Expect Peace
By Don Ruhl (October 6, 2009)
What do you sow in life? You can expect to receive the same in return.
God's Rich Mercy
By Don Ruhl (October 6, 2009)
We died spiritually through our trespasses and sins, living in violation of the Laws of God, making us children of wrath (Ephesians 2:1-3). Then something wonderful happened, "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with...
When People Fight Against One Other
By Don Ruhl (October 3, 2009)
People within a nation, family, or organization fighting each other rather than their common enemy shows that something is wrong within that group.
The Location of Every Blessing
By Don Ruhl (October 3, 2009)
Let us like Paul focus on what God does for us in the spirit, not what we want Him to do for us in the flesh.
What Happens to the Pride-Filled
By Don Ruhl (October 1, 2009)
Let no nation or person boast in itself, but boast only in the Lord, for His righteous is going nowhere.
The Day of the Lord For His Enemies
By Don Ruhl (September 30, 2009)
Any nation that continues in sin shall experience a day of the Lord and the utter destruction that comes with it.
Hope Through the Spirit
By Don Ruhl (September 30, 2009)
we find hope in the Spirit by being in Christ.
God's Timing
By Don Ruhl (September 29, 2009)
When the time came, and not a second before or after, God sent His Son, causing Him to be born of a woman during the time of the Law.
When Powers Fight You
By Don Ruhl (September 28, 2009)
if you walk in truth, it does not matter who or what arrays itself against you, those powers shall not prevail, but keep your faith in the Lord and watch Him work.
The Power of Your Faith
By Don Ruhl (September 28, 2009)
We believe Him, which leads us to do whatever He wants.
When God Cleanses
By Don Ruhl (September 27, 2009)
Let us learn from that not to wait until wrath is poured out upon us, but let us repent of our sin now.
Establishing Credibility
By Don Ruhl (September 27, 2009)
Do not reject what Paul revealed in the Bible.
God Knows What It Is Like to Have Children Rebel
By Don Ruhl (September 26, 2009)
God knows the pain of children rebelling against a parent, for Israel rebelled against Him and acted as though they did not know Him. Thus, the sixty-six chapter long book of Isaiah begins with this lament, Hear, O heavens, and...
Turning to a Perverted Gospel
By Don Ruhl (September 26, 2009)
That so troubled Paul that he could not talk to them about any other issue until this matter had been resolved.
Go to the Mountain of Myrrh
By Don Ruhl (September 25, 2009)
Time with one's spouse should be like going to a place where myrrh and frankincense grow, a time of pleasure.
The Fragrance of a Good Name
By Don Ruhl (September 24, 2009)
Your name far surpasses what you have.
How Do You Receive Preachers?
By Don Ruhl (September 24, 2009)
You may or may not like a preacher, but if he preaches the word of God, receive that preacher.
Examine Yourself
By Don Ruhl (September 23, 2009)
Check yourself daily to see whether you still abide in the faith and whether Jesus Christ dwells in you.
Beautiful, Lovely, and Awesome
By Don Ruhl (September 23, 2009)
What should we try to be for our spouse?
Is Your Heart to the Right Or to the Left?
By Don Ruhl (September 22, 2009)
What does your life reveal about you?
Where Does Your Heart Dwell?
By Don Ruhl (September 22, 2009)
Mourning is not always evil and laughter is not always good.
Do Not Make Others Have to Be Bold
By Don Ruhl (September 20, 2009)
Are we bullheaded and stubborn, refusing to listen to the views of others and arrogant about our own sin?
Someone Will Envy Your Skill
By Don Ruhl (September 20, 2009)
Not everyone rejoices in what the skilled craftsman can do, because his rival wants to do better that he may get the glory and more money.
What Your Zeal Does to Others
By Don Ruhl (September 19, 2009)
The zeal of the Corinthian Christians stirred up the majority of other Christians and churches when they heard about the Corinthian Church.
Solomon Was a Preacher First
By Don Ruhl (September 19, 2009)
What words then, flow out of your mouth?
Begging to Help
By Don Ruhl (September 18, 2009)
How strongly do you desire to help your fellow-Christians?
When You Have Done Foolishly
By Don Ruhl (September 18, 2009)
The words of Agur show that he failed somehow and he felt the sting of his foolishness, Surely I am more stupid than any man, And do not have the understanding of a man. I neither learned wisdom Nor have...
Open Your Hearts
By Don Ruhl (September 17, 2009)
....do not resist the Holy Spirit who delivered the Scriptures to mankind,
Oppressing the Poor
By Don Ruhl (September 17, 2009)
That reminds of those who paint graffiti on walls.
Receive God's Grace
By Don Ruhl (September 15, 2009)
While grace is unmerited favor, we still have to respond to it as God desires.
The Chain of Comfort
By Don Ruhl (September 15, 2009)
Has God comforted you on an occasion when you really needed Him?
The Eyes of the Lord
By Don Ruhl (September 14, 2009)
How does the knowledge that the eyes of the Lord keep watch on you affect you?
Keeping Everything Above Board
By Don Ruhl (September 14, 2009)
When it comes to dealing with other people's money, we have to be very careful, even in the church.
What Your Words Bring to You
By Don Ruhl (September 10, 2009)
Today, go out of your way to speak kindly, regardless of the situation and see what happens.
Evil Company
By Don Ruhl (September 10, 2009)
Some in the Corinthian Church denied the resurrection, which doctrine Paul refuted in the fifteenth chapter. Why would Christians do that? If there is no resurrection, we can live as we please, fulfilling the desires of the flesh. However, Paul...
Paul Listed Four Basic Elements of the Gospel
By Don Ruhl (September 9, 2009)
.......have you taken advantage of the gospel, that is, the good news of Jesus Christ?
Keep Mercy and Truth
By Don Ruhl (September 7, 2009)
You want a life that blesses you beyond your imagination?
Your Ministry and Mine
By Don Ruhl (September 7, 2009)
Let us bless each other in our various works.
Wise Sayings
By Don Ruhl (September 6, 2009)
The proverbs of Solomon are not merely the proverbs of Solomon, but these wise sayings come from his wisdom, which God gave him.
Are You Contentious?
By Don Ruhl (September 6, 2009)
The church is not about our personal tastes, it is about God's tastes.
The Matter of Headship
By Don Ruhl (September 4, 2009)
If I accept God as He is, I will accept what He has made.
Praising God's Works to the Next Generation
By Don Ruhl (September 3, 2009)
Let the praises of God's works be on our lips, then the generation to come after us will do the same thing.
Communing With the Blood and Body of Christ
By Don Ruhl (September 3, 2009)
........ponder the sacrifice made many years ago for your sake.
Who Cares About You?
By Don Ruhl (September 2, 2009)
What do you do when it seems no one cares for you?
Do Not Be a Complainer
By Don Ruhl (September 2, 2009)
The Israelites who complained during those 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, God destroyed.
What Can the Gods Do?
By Don Ruhl (August 30, 2009)
Praise God in front of falsehood and it will not be able to stop you
God Knows You
By Don Ruhl (August 30, 2009)
Think on the words of David today, "O LORD, You have searched me and known me" (Psalm 139:1). David did not merely mean that God knew him as we might know one another, but God had an intimate knowledge of...
A Preacher
By Don Ruhl (August 30, 2009)
It is sad when a preacher has to defend himself or his ministry to those to whom he preaches or has preached.
Knowledge Versus Love
By Don Ruhl (August 29, 2009)
It is better that God knows us than that we know other things.
Do You Want to Do Something Pleasant?
By Don Ruhl (August 29, 2009)
The psalmist was correct when he said, Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant. (Psalm 135:3) The psalmist spoke the truth. When I sing praises to God, especially in the...
Single Or Married
By Don Ruhl (August 28, 2009)
Whichever state you are in, use it for the glory of God.
If You Fear the Lord
By Don Ruhl (August 28, 2009)
The Lord blesses you for fearing Him and for walking in His ways
Do You Have Something Against the Old Testament?
By Don Ruhl (August 20, 2009)
The Holy Spirit through Paul's writing told us that the place to get knowledge, patience, comfort, and hope is in the Old Testament.
Always Remember the Lord
By Don Ruhl (August 20, 2009)
........do not forget what the Lord has done for His people.
Shall We Judge Another's Servant?
By Don Ruhl (August 19, 2009)
Who then do we think we are to try to trip up our brother or sister?
Be Careful How You Treat the Government
By Don Ruhl (August 18, 2009)
The government commits wrong just as you and I do, but we still have to respect what God put into place.
What the Lord Loves
By Don Ruhl (August 17, 2009)
Look to the church and see how the Lord wants the church to operate and you will see justice again.
Think Soberly
By Don Ruhl (August 17, 2009)
Pay attention to your thoughts today and discover how much you think on yourself as opposed to how much you think on God.
Something We Want God to Remember
By Don Ruhl (August 13, 2009)
Quote Scripture that supports your requests.
A God Full of Compassion
By Don Ruhl (August 12, 2009)
Every person on earth can probably say that other people have treated him badly.
The Spirit Takes Care of It For Us
By Don Ruhl (August 11, 2009)
God knows the contents of our hearts.
Do Not Let My Sin Hurt Others
By Don Ruhl (August 6, 2009)
Be like David, having a heart after God's by thinking of others.
This Passage Smacks Me Every Time
By Don Ruhl (August 6, 2009)
The Bible cries to us from every page, Repent!
Our Sins Pile High
By Don Ruhl (August 5, 2009)
David knew that God would provide atonement or forgiveness for the huge pile of sin building before us.
In Debt to Everyone
By Don Ruhl (August 5, 2009)
Are you willing for all the people you meet today to be Christians with you in your congregation?
Precious Is Life
By Don Ruhl (August 4, 2009)
God's lovingkindness toward us is better than life itself.
Just Because Everyone Speaks Against It, Does Not Mean It Is Evil
By Don Ruhl (August 4, 2009)
It is true that the church was spoken against everywhere, but that did not make the church evil.
When People Turn Against You
By Don Ruhl (July 28, 2009)
You have a close friend in whom you have trusted, then he turns against you. How do you describe the confusion in your heart?
Using Family
By Don Ruhl (July 28, 2009)
Why do some people put themselves at odds with everyone, even their own families?
God's Anger and Our Sin
By Don Ruhl (July 27, 2009)
David knew that he was the problem and God only did the righteous thing.
Divide the United
By Don Ruhl (July 27, 2009)
Observe people and note who they are, for it may bring great benefit to you later.
Commotion About the Way
By Don Ruhl (July 21, 2009)
The Way of Christianity says there is only one God.............
Knowledge Through Silence
By Don Ruhl (July 20, 2009)
What do you hear when you observe the heavens or any part of nature?
Has the Lord Tested You?
By Don Ruhl (July 18, 2009)
The Lord had tested David and he knew it, but he also knew that the Lord found no sin.
The Encouragers Need Encouragement
By Don Ruhl (July 18, 2009)
Do you encourage others, or do you always need others to encourage you?
Walking With Falsehood
By Don Ruhl (July 14, 2009)
Since Job had been a man of integrity, he remained loyal to God during heavy temptation.
Constant Prayer
By Don Ruhl (July 14, 2009)
If someone presented a despairing situation to you, what would you do?
Explain Yourself
By Don Ruhl (July 8, 2009)
....do not believe every accusation you hear against people, but wait for the explanation.
God Sees the Unseen Abode of the Dead
By Don Ruhl (July 7, 2009)
No place exists where men can go and God cannot see them.
Do Not Make Too Much Out of Men
By Don Ruhl (July 7, 2009)
Have you exalted someone higher than he or she should be?
God Knows the Unsaved Who Desire to Be Saved
By Don Ruhl (July 6, 2009)
We need to find people like Cornelius.
Can You Be Born When Old?
By Don Ruhl (May 17, 2009)
Have you been born again in the sense of which Jesus spoke?
Apparent Sign of Sympathy
By Don Ruhl (May 17, 2009)
Some dogs approach with apparent friendliness and then they bite.
Our Concerns
By Don Ruhl (May 16, 2009)
Are your concerns His concerns? Are His concerns your concerns?
Can We Decide When to Die?
By Don Ruhl (May 16, 2009)
Trust your life to Him who made you and who made the world and continues to run the world.
Jesus Singled Out
By Don Ruhl (May 14, 2009)
God the Father used the event of baptism to single out His Son.
The Rest of Your Acts
By Don Ruhl (May 14, 2009)
If you have never become a Christian, you need to be baptized for the remission of your sins.
Missed Opportunities For Greatness
By Don Ruhl (May 11, 2009)
The Lord expected Jeroboam to be like David, but Jeroboam chose a different path.
Terrified of Jesus
By Don Ruhl (May 11, 2009)
Are there things about Jesus, or other things in the Scriptures, that frighten you?
Would You Make This Request and Offer?
By Don Ruhl (May 10, 2009)
Solomon died and his son Rehoboam became king, "And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king" (1 Kings 12:1). The people wanted someone to represent them before the new king, "So it...
Hard Questions
By Don Ruhl (May 10, 2009)
The fame of the wealth and wisdom of Solomon did not remain in Israel, but spread to many kingdoms. "Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to...
The Darkest Day in History
By Don Ruhl (May 10, 2009)
When the Romans crucified Jesus this happened, "Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in...
The Dark Cloud
By Don Ruhl (May 6, 2009)
Then the king along with Israel dedicated the temple and as the priests came out of the holy place, a dark cloud filled the temple.
Read These Words Slowly and Thoughtfully
By Don Ruhl (May 6, 2009)
Luke said much by saying little. Think on his words today
See the Temple, Think of Heaven
By Don Ruhl (May 5, 2009)
Try to see in your mind what the writer described.
Do You Believe Jesus Is the King?
By Don Ruhl (May 5, 2009)
What do you think? Is Jesus the King of the Jews?
Give to God and God Gives to You
By Don Ruhl (May 4, 2009)
Solomon made an offering to God and God made an offer right back to Solomon,
We Cannot Hide Our Discipleship
By Don Ruhl (May 4, 2009)
Have you tried to hide who you are in Christ? You will not fool people.
Forever Loyal
By Don Ruhl (May 3, 2009)
Let us not overestimate our abilities for the future, but let us work on improving the kind of disciples we are now and then we shall be what we need to be later.
Just and God-Fearing Rulers
By Don Ruhl (May 1, 2009)
You may not rule over a nation, but there is some place in your life where you have authority or influence over someone.
An Open Request
By Don Ruhl (April 30, 2009)
Rather than complaining about a miserable condition, the famine, David consulted the Lord ............
The Desolation of Jerusalem
By Don Ruhl (April 30, 2009)
Any nation can so offend God that He gives it up to desolation.
A Priest With David
By Don Ruhl (April 20, 2009)
When you find someone who follows God, attach yourself to that person, for in so doing you will attach yourself to God.
When Your Brother Sins Against You
By Don Ruhl (April 20, 2009)
When your brother repents, forgive him even as you want God to forgive you, or even as you want your brother to forgive you when you sin against him.
Death Cares Not For Your Person
By Don Ruhl (April 19, 2009)
None of us should think that we can escape death. No, the only thing we can do is prepare ourselves for it. Are you prepared to die?
Wagging the Head
By Don Ruhl (April 7, 2009)
Has someone wagged his or her head at you? How did it affect you?
A Summary of National Blessings
By Don Ruhl (April 7, 2009)
As you read Deuteronomy 28, think of your nation and see why you have blessings and why you have cursings.