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
One Word Treasures
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 – 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
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
Fear Not – God Will Keep Us
How do you read your Bible? Do you have a yearly reading schedule where you read a certain number of chapters each day sequentially from Genesis to Revelation? I’ve done that several times as well as other systems. Lately, I’ve been digging deep into the book of Revelation and have a binder full of notes … Continue reading Fear Not – God Will Keep Us
Thanksgiving–It Means More Than We Think
Today is the day before Thanksgiving here in America. Thought we'd look at the word Thanksgiving. Before today I always thought Thanksgiving was about thanking God for the things He's given us. I was surprised to discover that thanksgiving is something else all together. The word Thanksgiving looks like this: Strong's #8426 It is pronounced Toe … Continue reading Thanksgiving–It Means More Than We Think
The Matter of Oaths and Swearing – What Does Jesus Say?
Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the … Continue reading The Matter of Oaths and Swearing – What Does Jesus Say?
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
“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?
Hear God's Heart 