We are going to wind up this verse today. It’s been quite a revelation and researching it at this time, gave me the perspective I needed to go on loving and worshiping God in the midst of grief. We’ve already unearthed the treasures in “Taste and See that the LORD is Good.” Today we will … Continue reading Taste and See that the LORD is Good Part 3 – The Blessing
One Verse Treasures
Taste and See that the LORD is Good Part 2
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good…Psalm 34:8 The LORD is Good!! There are some who don’t believe He is good. Likely all of us are tempted to wonder about His goodness when trials and troubles overtake us. Yet, when Moses asked God to see His glory, God declared that He is abundant in goodness. … Continue reading Taste and See that the LORD is Good Part 2
Taste and See that the LORD is Good – Part-1
Are you thumbing through your recipe boxes, drooling over Instagram and Pinterest shots, or calling your friends for that pie recipe they brought to the last potluck? It’s the season for feasting. We can almost smell the food we see on our screens. Memories of past gatherings from childhood to adulthood flood our minds. Over … Continue reading Taste and See that the LORD is Good – Part-1
Buy Gold – Closing Thoughts
When we speak about, teach, or preach God’s word, it is important to keep our quotes in context to glean their proper meaning. For years, speakers and writers have homed in on singular verses and applied meaning to them that did not line up within their context. So, as we end our treasure hunt in … Continue reading Buy Gold – Closing Thoughts
Buy Gold – Part 4
On September 30th, Holy Spirit prompted me to spend some time in Revelation 3:18. He told me, “Treasure here for all of you.” And He zeroed in on the first phrase in that verse. Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared some of that treasure. Get ready for some more today. Here is the text: … Continue reading Buy Gold – Part 4
Buy Gold – Part 3
Are you ready for Part 3? How many of you are buying gold after reading these blogs? Are you listening for Holy Spirit direction and putting it into practice? Are your priorities changing? It’s easy to read blogs and books and watch YouTube videos and sermons, for inspiration. But only when we put God’s word … Continue reading Buy Gold – Part 3
Buy Gold – Part 1
The word of God is a priceless treasure. Nothing compares to the wealth He’s given us. Psalm 138:2b says, “For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” In Matthew Henry’s commentary, he says, "God has made himself known to us in many ways in creation and providence, but most clearly by his word. … Continue reading Buy Gold – Part 1
What it Means to be a New Creation
God’s word tells us that if we are in Christ (born again—looking to Christ alone for our salvation), we are NEW Creations. (2 Corinthians 5:17) But what does that mean in simple terms? Holy Spirit led me to 1 Corinthians 1:30 this morning. Here is what it says out of the NKJV— “But of Him, … Continue reading What it Means to be a New Creation
Hidden Treasure Found in Trusting the LORD
Holy Spirit led me to Psalm 37 this week and uncovered some astonishing treasures. Here are the first three verses: 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and … Continue reading Hidden Treasure Found in Trusting the LORD
Oh What Great Blessing is Seen in Those Who are Pure in Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 This post is out of sync with the other beatitudes. I was multitasking and hit the wrong button. But here you go. Better out of sync than not at all. Thanks for understanding. The word heart in Hebrew and in Greek is … Continue reading Oh What Great Blessing is Seen in Those Who are Pure in Heart