Diligently Seeking Blog

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Acts 9 and the Gift of Forgiveness

Acts 9 and the Gift of Forgiveness

Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord went to the high priest —Acts 9:1 and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full...

Acts 4 and the Effect of Jesus’s Presence

Acts 4 and the Effect of Jesus’s Presence

And with great power, the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. —Acts 4: 33 I have a confession to make. I’m not super great at spending time studying the Bible on my own. I listen to the Daily...

Acts 1:8 and the Gift of God’s Presence

Acts 1:8 and the Gift of God’s Presence

[Jesus] said to them, “It is not for you to know times and epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and...

God’s Goodness in the Old Testament

God’s Goodness in the Old Testament

O taste and see that the LORD is good;  How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! —Psalm 34:8 I love my job as a teacher. I love getting to know my students. I love teaching them English lessons as well as life lessons. I love helping them develop as young...

Jesus in Genesis

Jesus in Genesis

For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, “If I do not bring him back to you, then let me bear the blame before my father forever.” —Genesis 44:32 Genesis has always been one of my favorite books of the Bible. It describes a time when God spoke...

The Power of Stillness and Silence

The Power of Stillness and Silence

But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.”...