Monthly Archives: October 2010

“…You are to influence them; do not let them influence you!”  (Jeremiah 15:19 NLT). One of my favorite questions to ask is, “Are you a thermometer or a thermostat?” As a thermometer, are you affected by the surroundings?  Do you … Continue reading →

“Elijah was afraid and ran for his life…”  (1 Kings 19:3). What was Elijah afraid of?  After witnessing God display mighty power at the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal?  After seeing the cloud the size of a … Continue reading →

“And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah; and she and he, and her house, did eat many days.  And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse  of oil fail, according to the word … Continue reading →

“And Elijah said unto her, Fear not, go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.  For thus saith the … Continue reading →

“And  said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in … Continue reading →

“….and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.  And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray … Continue reading →

“So he arose and went to Zarephath, And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow was there gathering of sticks…(1 Kings 17:10a). As I mentioned last week, the widow of Zarephath did not go unnoticed. … Continue reading →