Blessed are the poor in spirit ~ Matthew 5:3 Who are these poor in spirit? Are they folks with low self-esteem? Perhaps those who never stand up for their own rights. Maybe this refers to ones who can never quite make a go of life. Oh–Oh–I know, this is the person who sings in church [...]
He there! It's another great day to worship our Father. Here's a great song from Hillsong that I think you'll love. Blessings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1wvgLkyVfQ There's a grace when the heart is under fire Another way when the walls are closing in And when I look at the space between Where I used to be and this [...]
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; - Hebrews 3:1 Here, at the beginning of chapter 3 of Hebrews, we see the writer reminding us who we are in Christ. Though this letter is full of warnings, though it takes us by the shoulders [...]
He said, "Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep." And they began laughing at Him. - Matthew 9:24 What’s dead in your life today? Jesus walked into the house of a man whose daughter had just died. This is what He found. When Jesus came into the official's house, and saw the [...]
Hi all, This is a rebroadcast of my study in the Song of Songs. For over a year back in 2012 I posted these weekly. Since they have all be lost with my old site, I’m going to start re-publishing these on Saturdays. They will be pretty much in their original form, though I reserve [...]
Sometimes things just don’t make sense. Like this: But when Jesus heard this, He said, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. "But go and learn what this means: 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners." [...]
Blessed… - Matthew 5:3 Before we dig into what are commonly called the Beatitudes, I want to share with you something off the charts about the word “Blessed.” We toss this word around pretty carelessly. If someone sneezes we say “Bless you!” or if we are really spiritual we might say “Ga bless you!” But [...]
Good Wednesday morning! It's been a while. Here's a worship song I'm loving these days. Enjoy, Ben https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0FBb6hnwTo Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson I love You, Lord For Your mercy never failed me All my days, I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head Oh, [...]
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; - Hebrews 3:1 Apostle. Not an office we associate with Jesus too often. But here in Hebrews, we see the writer calls Jesus the Apostle and High Priest of our confession. For the record, it’s the only [...]
Hi all, Are you looking for a good summer read? Today I want to recommend a wonderful book. My dear blogging friend Felecia Clarke authored a wonderful memoir. Here's my Amazon Review - 5 stars all the way! I just finished reading Felecia Clarke’s wonderful memoir, Are You Ready? Clarke’s mastery of language brings her [...]