Lebanon CHurch Blog
Luke 9:62 (NLT)62 But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” This is an interesting passage in the sense that Jesus is...
Luke 2:1 (NLT)1 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. Luke, the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of the...
Ezekiel 43:12 (NLT)12 And this is the basic law of the Temple: absolute holiness! The entire top of the mountain where the Temple is built is holy. Yes, this is the basic law of the Temple...
Jeremiah 44:19 (NLT)19 “Besides,” the women added, “do you suppose that we were burning incense and pouring out liquid offerings to the Queen of Heaven, and making cakes marked with her...
2 Kings 25:9 (NLT)9 He burned down the Temple of the Lord, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem. He destroyed all the important buildings in the city. One of the most...
Ezekiel 17:2 (NLT)2 “Son of man, give this riddle, and tell this story to the people of Israel. Who doesn’t love a riddle? What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor...
Ezekiel 14:3 (NLT)3 “Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced things that will make them fall into sin. Why should I listen to their requests? I know...
Jeremiah 29:5 (NLT)5 “Build homes, and plan to stay. Plant gardens, and eat the food they produce. Have you ever known someone who quotes a phrase from someone as PROOF of a certain point...
Nahum 1:7 (NLT)7 The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. When my kids were small, and we would cuddle up with them, they would...
Jeremiah 2:26 (NLT)26 “Israel is like a thief who feels shame only when he gets caught. They, their kings, officials, priests, and prophets— all are alike in this. What defines someone as a...
2 Kings 21:11 (NLT)11 “King Manasseh of Judah has done many detestable things. He is even more wicked than the Amorites, who lived in this land before Israel. He has caused the people of...
Isaiah 53:5 (NLT)5 But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. The prophet Isaiah describes the...
Isaiah 51:22 (NLT)22 This is what the Sovereign Lord, your God and Defender, says: “See, I have taken the terrible cup from your hands. You will drink no more of my fury. Drinking from...
Isaiah 40:8 (NLT)8 The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.” Wow! Today’s readings are chock-a-block full of incredible passages. I could...
Isaiah 38:1 (NLT)1 About that time Hezekiah became deathly ill, and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to visit him. He gave the king this message: “This is what the Lord says:...
Psalm 150:6 (NLT) 6 Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord! For those of you who do not like poetry, we have come to the end of the psalms. As...
Psalm 94:8 (NLT) 8 Think again, you fools! When will you finally catch on? What does it look like when we are rebuked for our sinfulness? To what degree should we expect God in Christ...
2 Chronicles 31:1 (NLT)1 When the festival ended, the Israelites who attended went to all the towns of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh, and they smashed all the sacred pillars, cut...
2 Kings 17:7 (NLT)7 This disaster came upon the people of Israel because they worshiped other gods. They sinned against the Lord their God, who had brought them safely out of Egypt...
Hosea 11:1 (NLT)1 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. The prophet Hosea is like all the prophets: they want us repent, because God wants us to repent, so...
I LOVE history, like others love to fish, hunt, polish cars, watch football, or any other sport. I love obscure history, political history, religious history, and a great deal of other aspects of...
Hosea 4:12 (NLT)12 They ask a piece of wood for advice! They think a stick can tell them the future! Longing after idols has made them foolish. They have played the prostitute, serving other...
Isaiah 12:2 (NLT)2 See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.” How easy or difficult is...
Isaiah 9:6 (NLT)6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father...
1 Kings 17:13 (NLT)13 But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for...
This Pastor’s Pen might seem a little late, but I’ve been thinking about it ever since Memorial Day. I wanted to make a couple of observations that pertain to Memorial Day. First, I want to make...
1 Kings 16:2 (NLT)2 “I lifted you out of the dust to make you ruler of my people Israel, but you have followed the evil example of Jeroboam. You have provoked my anger by causing my people...
Proverbs 23:23 (NLT)23 Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment. How easy is it to get truth? In today’s world, we are all encouraged to speak “our truth.”...
Proverbs 6:6 (NLT)6 Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! I don’t know how many of you like Leon Redbone, but when I read this proverb, my mind immediately...
Psalm 83:4 (NLT) 4 “Come,” they say, “let us wipe out Israel as a nation. We will destroy the very memory of its existence.” Isn’t it surprising how much in life has changed over the years...
Psalm 103:15 (NLT)15 Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. Not to be a buzz kill, but our lives are pretty limited in terms of the span of our days. The psalmist...
Psalm 29:6 (NLT)6 He makes Lebanon’s mountains skip like a calf; he makes Mount Hermon leap like a young wild ox. It is interesting how recently West Mifflin was largely farmland. There are...
2 Samuel 24:1 (NLT): Once again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he caused David to harm them by taking a census. “Go and count the people of Israel and Judah,” the Lord told him. 1...
2 Samuel 22:47 (NLT)47 “The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock! May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted! Our verse today is at the conclusion of a long Song of Praise by David...
Recently, those who have been reading the news have seen pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli, as well as anti-Jewish protestors seemingly take over elite college campuses across the...
2 Samuel 19:41 (NLT)41 But all the men of Israel complained to the king, “The men of Judah stole the king and didn’t give us the honor of helping take you, your household, and all your men...
Psalm 3:5 (NLT)5 I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me. Psalm 3 is a song of David when he fled from Absalom. David is running and trying to get away...
1 Chronicles 19:3 (NLT)3 the Ammonite commanders said to Hanun, “Do you really think these men are coming here to honor your father? No! David has sent them to spy out the land so they can...
2 Samuel 7:8 (NLT)8 “Now go and say to my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has declared: I took you from tending sheep in the pasture and selected you to be...
2 Samuel 6:21 (NLT)21 David retorted to Michal, “I was dancing before the Lord, who chose me above your father and all his family! He appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people of...
An Inspirational Summer Experience Awaits! Summer’s Best 2 Weeks (SB2W) at Lebanon Church is the highlight of the summer for youth, offering a mix of sports, creative activities, and spiritual...
An Inspirational Summer Experience Awaits! Summer’s Best 2 Weeks (SB2W) at Lebanon Church is the highlight of the summer for youth, offering a mix of sports, creative activities, and spiritual...
As a Christian, reading is a great way to deepen your faith, gain knowledge, and understanding of the Bible, and grow spiritually. The Bible is, of course, the ultimate book for all Christians, but...
Are you looking for a place to worship and connect with others in a meaningful way? If so, a Presbyterian church might be the perfect choice for you. Here are just a few reasons why you should...
Finding the right church can be a challenge, but it is an important decision that can have a big impact on your spiritual journey. Here are 10 things to consider when choosing a church near you that...
Lebanon Church: A Place of Worship and Community Welcome to Lebanon Church, a place where people gather to worship, grow in their faith, and build strong relationships with each other. Our mission is...
