Monthly Archives: January 2014

Link Sharing

Posted on 01/31/2014 by rockyfort

I rarely have time to spend on my blog, other than my early morning writing. My links are not up to date. I have many friends out there that write good stuff that I don’t have linked here. So…if you … Continue reading →

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January 31 – Betrayal Has Many Faces; Grace Has But One

Posted on 01/31/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 22:39-71; Genesis 40; Psalm 31 Betrayal takes on many faces. Judas turned Jesus over to the Chief Priests. Some, trying to put Judas in a different light, would say that he was trying to force Jesus to become the … Continue reading →

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January 30 – Joseph the True

Posted on 01/30/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 22:1-38; Genesis 39; Psalm 30 Temptation attacks everyone. The strength of our relationships is one factor that determines whether or not we give into temptation. Joseph was making the best of things after being sold into slavery by his … Continue reading →

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January 29 – Choosing Relationships

Posted on 01/29/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 21; Genesis 38; Psalm 29 Whenever you take a stand you will find that some will love that stand and some will hate that stand. Jesus noted that if you take your stand for God you will create division. … Continue reading →

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January 28 – Joseph the Brat

Posted on 01/28/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 20:27-47; Genesis 37; Psalm 28 Some people are just not fun to be around. Joseph was one of them. Oh, sure, we all know the end of the story about Joseph saving his father and his brothers, but let’s … Continue reading →

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January 27 – Positions of Power

Posted on 01/27/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 20:1-26; Genesis 35:1-36:43; Psalm 27 The religious leaders were those who were supposed to teach and lead the Jewish people until Messiah came. Unfortunately, they began to enjoy their position so much that they weren’t able to recognize God’s … Continue reading →

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January 26 – Right and Wrong

Posted on 01/26/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 19:28-48; Genesis 34; Psalm 26 Ever said the right thing, but for the wrong reasons? The Disciples were giddy as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. “Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the … Continue reading →

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January 25 – Treasures to Trash to Treasures

Posted on 01/25/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 19:1-27; Genesis 32-33; Psalm 25 Some things about God don’t make sense. For instance, the rich young ruler came to Jesus. He was righteous as far as the law goes. His wealth was acquired fairly – probably. When he … Continue reading →

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January 24 – The World We Live In

Posted on 01/24/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 18:18-43; Genesis 31; Psalm 24 Our relationship with the world we live in has not always been the best. We have abused it and exploited it without seeking to take care of it. “A Psalm of David. The earth … Continue reading →

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January 23 – Restored Soul

Posted on 01/23/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 18:1-17; Genesis 29:31-30:43; Psalm 23 Good relationships create strong people. A good relationship with God causes us to be stronger. We tend to have more confidence each and every day when we are right with God. David described that … Continue reading →

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