I don’t think there’s anyone alive who isn’t looking for peace. This world is not the kindest of places to reside. So when you go through times where your mind is troubled and burdened by the cares of life, where do you go for peace? What do you turn to? Do you get lost in a book? Do you put … Read More
I am KEPT and GLORIFIED by God
As we finish up our study of “Who I am in Christ”, I’d like to combine the last two in one blog. . I am KEPT by God “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My … Read More
I am SET APART for God
In the original language, the term set apart comes from the roots (apo–which means separation; and horizō–which means to define or mark out). So set apart (aphorizō) means to mark off from others by boundaries, to limit, to separate; set apart for some purpose. Think about that. Our lives are to be marked by the standards God has set for … Read More
Me and Asaph
So I was reading in the Psalms this morning…Psalm 73 to be exact. I was struck with how much Asaph and I have in common. As we walk through this Psalm together, you’ll see what I mean; and perhaps you’ll find that you have something in common with us too! 1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who … Read More
Romans 26:2-3 (Part 2)
“Prove me, O Lord, and try me:Test my heart and my mind.For Your steadfast love is before my eyes,And I walk in Your faithfulness.”(Psalm 26:2-3) Last week we studied through the phrases, “Prove me” and “Try me”. Today let’s look at the next phrase. “Test my heart and my mind”. The word test (ṣārap̄) means to smelt, refine. Like we … Read More
Wait…
As I continue to study my way through the Psalms, this morning this verse really impacted me. “Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the Lord.” (Psalm 27:14) WAIT. That’s not an easy thing for us. Living in such an “instant” culture, we have been conditioned to not have to wait on much anymore. We have … Read More
How You React Matters
When I read 2 Corinthians 6:10 and studied my way through it, so many things impacted me. The phrase “as sorrowful yet always rejoicing” reminded me of the example that what a sponge is filled with will come out when it is squeezed. Sorrowful is a passive participle. We are the receiver of the sorrow-ING; it’s something that comes from … Read More
Can you identify?
Can you identify? So, you go to this restaurant and enjoy a great meal. You can’t wait to share with your friends about the place so they can enjoy it too. You describe what you had, what the ambiance of the restaurant was like…you share all the details, wanting your friends to visit the restaurant and enjoy it too! Or … Read More
Cleaning Windows with God
Let me start off by saying that I am one of the few “crazies” out there who actually enjoys cleaning…well, most of the time anyway (grin). The other day I was cleaning at a church. As I systematically made my way through the facility, I came to the all-glass main entry doors. When I looked to assess the situation, I noticed … Read More
Sons and Daughters
If I surveyed 100 Christians and asked, ‘Do you believe that you are a son or a daughter of the King?’, I’d be fairly confident to say 95% would resoundingly say yes. My next question would be, ‘Do you live like it?’. Do we as believers truly know what it means to live like we’re a son or a daughter … Read More