Oh What Great Blessing is Seen in Those Who are Meek

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Meekness is often looked upon as weakness, wimpy. But true meekness is something altogether different. Webster defines Meek as quiet, gentle, patient, long-suffering, peaceful, easily imposed on, submissive. The translators of the Greek New Testament have similar definitions. But their definitions appear more … Continue reading Oh What Great Blessing is Seen in Those Who are Meek

Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in Those Who Mourn.

 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn? Surely, this isn't true. But the Amplified Bible sounds even more absurd.  Blessed and enviably happy [with a happiness produced by the experience of God’s favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of His matchless grace] are those who mourn, … Continue reading Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in Those Who Mourn.

Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in the Lives of Those Who are Poor in Spirit

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Have you ever wondered what it means to be poor in spirit? Have you maybe thought it meant to be poor in worldly goods, or someone not tuned into the Lord? Today, we are going to take a closer look … Continue reading Oh, What Great Blessings are Seen in the Lives of Those Who are Poor in Spirit

Write it Down – The Importance of Recording What God Speaks to You

Thirty-six years ago, I attended a class at church about growing in your relationship with God. While I already had a rich relationship with Him, I knew there is always more to learn. I jumped in with both feet and did all the exercises suggested. There were times of prayer, Bible study, and meditation. One … Continue reading Write it Down – The Importance of Recording What God Speaks to You

“Oh, how I love Your law!” Is God’s law something to love?

David wrote, "Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies;For they are ever with me." Psalm 119:97-98 Many Christians believe that the law written in the Old Testament is something to be discarded. They say the law is no longer valid … Continue reading “Oh, how I love Your law!” Is God’s law something to love?