Good Morning “Remember-ers”.  Today we are in Hosea 13.Once again we are reminded not to forget it is The Lord who sustains us.  It is The Lord who carry’s us.  It is The Lord who supplies our breath, our life and our salvation.  It is ONLY The Lord.  It is not us, it is not our talents, gifts, hard work ethic, our nationality, race, or anything else (Acts 17:25-27, Matthew 25:14-30).  It is The L...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who are Down, Those Who are Up.”  Today we are in Hosea 12.I was DOWN but now I’m UP!  We all love to hear a miraculously transforming testimony.  There is something about knowing that others struggle too, that inspires us all!  We’ve all been down, struggled, felt like we were far from God at times… so, it’s inspiring to know he can lift us out of that.  That hope, weaves its ...  Read More

Good Morning “Only Humans”.  Today we are in Hosea 11.“My people are determined to turn from me….” Hosea‬ ‭11‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬In this chapter, as God is speaking of the judgment He will bring upon Ephraim (Northern Israel), we see His incredible Mercy and Grace on FULL display.  Do not miss it!  “I will not carry out my fierce anger, nor will I devastate Ephraim again. For I am God, and not a man— the ...  Read More

Good Morning “Always in Him”.  Today we are in Hosea 10.Let me start by once again addressing the daily dose of harshness I’ve been dishing out.  I get it, every day more in your face hell, fire and damnation.  More than 3 years ago I committed to giving you a daily devo from each chapter of Scripture WE ARE IN, as we read The Bible together.  If you’re reading The Bible with us, you likely unders...  Read More

Good Morning “Always in Him”.  Today we are in Hosea 10.Let me start by once again addressing the daily dose of harshness I’ve been dishing out.  I get it, every day more in your face hell, fire and damnation.  More than 3 years ago I committed to giving you a daily devo from each chapter of Scripture WE ARE IN, as we read The Bible together.  If you’re reading The Bible with us, you likely unders...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshipers of Jesus”.  Today we are in Hosea 8.  Israel has so integrated idol worship into her lifestyle that even her “religious practices” were nothing more than platforms for more sin.“Though Ephraim built many altars for sin offerings, these have become altars for sinning.” Hosea 8:11How can this be? How can an alter meant to do business with God become an alter for sin? Often S...  Read More

Good Morning “Ready for Healing”.  Today we are in Hosea 7.Yesterday we talked about acknowledging our sin, not sweeping it under the rug, discounting or denying it.  God through Hosea starts chapter 7 by reminding us all… He desires restoration, and healing with His children.  Unfortunately, as He reached for Israel she ran further away, embracing her sin even further.  Gods faithfulness shined a...  Read More

Good Morning “Sin Acknowledgers”.  Today we are in Hosea 6.“Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.”‭‭Hosea‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬Hosea pleads with Israel to “return” to The Lord.  Israel’s promiscuous sin sep...  Read More

Good Morning “Grandpa Lovers”.  Today we are in Hosea 5.I now have 6 grandkids.  I love them all, and yes am probably guilty of being soft… letting them get away with stuff.  I have to try hard not to spoil them for that is my inclination.  My son and daughter look at me and often wonder, and even say… “Who are you?”  Apparently I was a bit different when they were growing up.  We all love grandfa...  Read More

Good Morning “Whole Word Seekers and Speakers”.  Today we are in Hosea 4.Israel’s idol worship, engagement in prostitution and drunkenness has caused them to lose / forget the knowledge of God!  Their practices “take away their understanding”.  What is God saying here?  They pushed Him away, replaced Him with other things, and in the process also forgot His precepts.  Their minds were so preoccupi...  Read More

Good Morning “Waiting”.  Today we are in Hosea 3.Consider the love of a husband who would buy back (redeem) his promiscuous wife, forgive her and love her.  The story is staggering.  Consider as well the love of Jesus who suffered, was separated from The Father and Spirit (Matthew 27:46) and ultimately gave His life so that we might be redeemed, and reconciled to God (Ephesians 1:6-7).It’s the gre...  Read More

Good Morning “Those who acknowledge Him in ALL things.” Today we are in Hosea 2.  Remember Hosea is both a story of Hosea’s life with his promiscuous wife Gomer, and a metaphor for promiscuous Israel - The Lords Bride.  Considering the human side (Hosea and his wife) seem’s to help put the horror of Israel’s sin in perspective.  I believe that’s Gods intent.  It’s easy to discount our sin.  Withou...  Read More