Week after week as we focus on Who our God is, this name, "Jealous," often draws negative response. I once heard a well-known personality say they couldn't worship a jealous God. I wish I could find the quote and give it to you exactly, but it startled me enough when they said it, I remembered. … Continue reading The LORD, Whose Name is Jealous – Focus 11
One Word Treasures
He is Our Great Defender, Our Shield – Focus 10
For years, Psalm 3:3 has been a favorite verse. I learned it as a child in the King James Version and it's the one engraved on my heart: But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. It wasn't until I began studying the Hebrew meaning … Continue reading He is Our Great Defender, Our Shield – Focus 10
What Are the Goodness and Mercy of God? – Focus 9
Goodness is a word often associated with God. When Chris Tomlin came out with the song "Good, Good, Father," it became an overnight favorite and still is. Yet, when we see all that is happening His world today, there are questions about His goodness. I know this is a longer post, but I encourage you … Continue reading What Are the Goodness and Mercy of God? – Focus 9
There is No One Like Our God. He is Holy – Focus 7
Holiness can be attributed to only one God. None of the other gods are holy. This is a huge subject that deserves a book or two, but let's take a look and see some of the basics. In Leviticus 19:2 God says, “Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, … Continue reading There is No One Like Our God. He is Holy – Focus 7
Truth–What is it? Focus – 6
Truth isn’t easy to find these days with all the fake news and the stands many are taking in opposition God’s word. There no longer seems to be black and white but only grey. But Truth falls in the black and white category. Things are either true or they are not. So, what is the … Continue reading Truth–What is it? Focus – 6
How God Works – Focus 5
The word 'WORKS' has a bad reputation in many circles of Christianity. Often grace is put up against it as a contender for God's best. Still, Yeshua said in His sermon on the mount: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew … Continue reading How God Works – Focus 5
The Word of the LORD is Right – Focus 4
Last week as I wrote about the power of God's word, Holy Spirit sent me to Psalm 33. As I wrote then, He stopped me on verse 4 and started speaking to me prophetically. Today we are going to take a look at the first part of that verse. For the word of the LORD … Continue reading The Word of the LORD is Right – Focus 4
Yeshua is Our Creator – Focus – 2
This is the 2nd in our Focus series. Holy Spirit is emphasizing our need to keep our eyes on Yeshua/Jesus in order to stay in step with God's plans for this new year. If we are called to focus on Him, we need to know who He is. Let's begin at the beginning. Yeshua is … Continue reading Yeshua is Our Creator – Focus – 2
Have you considered the word ‘IF’?
I am prompted this morning to repost this piece from 2016. How little we realize the availability of God's help. Take a minute and discover the treasure He supplies in this one word. February 7, 2016 Holy Spirit stopped me with the word 'if' this morning. If? What could possibly be in this tiny word of … Continue reading Have you considered the word ‘IF’?
God Words – Prince of Peace
We are going to tie up Isaiah 9:6 today with 'PRINCE OF PEACE.' If ever our world needed peace it is now. Let's see what we can find. PRINCE (this picture is a painting done by Akiane Kramarik and it is called, "Prince of Peace.") Strong's 8269, pronounced 'sar.' From 8323, a head person of … Continue reading God Words – Prince of Peace
Hear God's Heart 