Ephesians 3:17-19
It is so important as we go through life, that we are mindful of the spiritual origin of everything. The things we see around us are only shadows of the spiritual realities that cast them. The Word of GOD reveals to us the truth, which is the light that illuminates all things in the heavens... Continue Reading →
I think the popular religious interpretation of "sorrow" as described in Genesis 3:16 is off the mark. People speak of the sorrow that Eve was cursed with as physical pain, but this sorrow speaks to emotional grief and strain which is painful to the heart and soul. The same word is used in reference to... Continue Reading →
It is important for parents to remember that they had life and purpose before they were used of YAHWEH to bring life to their children. The parent’s own life and not their children’s lives should remain their center focus. This statement is counterculture and that is why it probably feels wrong right now but let... Continue Reading →
It is only when YAHWEH draws a person to Himself that they are ready to hear Him. Many people trying to serve Christ attempt to lure people to Him by softening His requirements. A person must be ready to turn from their own self-reliance before they can turn to the Savior. They may be convinced... Continue Reading →
A foundational scripture to hold close to the heart is Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” A pure heart is simply a heart that values GOD above all else. When you understand the fear of the Lord, you realize that a pure heart is not only obtainable, but it is the outcome... Continue Reading →
What is the age at which children outgrow compassion and empathy? I find many people have soft hearts for children in dire circumstances as they are seen as not responsible for the conditions surrounding their lives. However, adults are often not the beneficiaries of such grace flowing soft hearts. They are met with assumptions of... Continue Reading →
I had a conversation with a friend the other day that was hoping to revitalize a community through revitalizing an old church positioned in the middle of it. He expressed some disappointment as he discovered the church leadership wasn’t willing to make some needed changes due to doctrinal beliefs. It seems the pulpit of the... Continue Reading →
Recently, I was examining my heart to see how much of what I do is motivated from a desire for validation. As I meditated on this, I realized that people look for validation from things that they think will add value to them. I decided to look up the word “validate” to see if my... Continue Reading →
In those first moments of clarity after YAHWEH had brought Adam and Eve together, they were naked before each other in the presence of light and were unashamed. The reason they were unashamed was not due to them having perfect bodies, there were no other bodies around for comparison. That line of thought takes us... Continue Reading →
I recently had an in-depth conversation with a group of men regarding the grace of GOD. Everyone gave their input in very heartfelt ways because all present realized that without GOD’s unmerited favor, we wouldn’t have a prayer…literally. Grace is the expression of GOD’s love for us given in the form of multiple opportunities to... Continue Reading →
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