I was transcribing some of my 2022 journal notes onto my PC this morning and came across this entry. November 5, 2022 This morning, as I watch the trees swaying with the cool northwest breezes, I am humbled by their surrender to You. Some of them are entirely stripped of their leaves. Others are in … Continue reading Seasons
Humility
Wine, Milk, and Humility – A Lesson in Hebrew
I’ve been digging into the Word lately to see what Jesus taught and how He lived humility. I came to Matthew 5 and discovered that humility is woven through these familiar scriptures from the Sermon on the Mount. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 I looked at this … Continue reading Wine, Milk, and Humility – A Lesson in Hebrew
Fasting, a Forgotten Key to Deliverance
When was the last sermon you heard about fasting? When was the last time you heard someone say they fasted from food? Fasting was a common practice in Jesus’ day. God commanded fast for one day out of the year, on Yom Kippur-The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:19-31). We have several accounts of fasting in … Continue reading Fasting, a Forgotten Key to Deliverance
What is Our Motivation in Giving?
An example of a Tzedakah Box “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in … Continue reading What is Our Motivation in Giving?
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
He Came Quiet
In December 2019, I wrote these words. In this upside down world we have all been living in, I am re-posting for your reflection. May you be blessed. Lord, give me the words to sing Your song.Give me the words to tell Your story. The wind blows cold rattling the windows and pushing through the … Continue reading He Came Quiet
What is the Breastplate of Righteousness? Armor of God Part 3
Yesterday, we looked at the Belt of Truth, and today we are going to discover what it means to wear the Breastplate of Righteousness. Law enforcement personnel often wear flack vests--a type of breastplate. It is worn for protection or defense. But most of us have never worn a breastplate. Still, in Ephesians 6:14b, God … Continue reading What is the Breastplate of Righteousness? Armor of God Part 3
He Came Quiet
On December 1, 2019, I wrote these words. Lord, give me the words to sing Your song. Give me the words to tell Your story. The wind blows cold rattling the windows and pushing through the gap under the doorway. The grey dismal world shows little signs of hope or warmth. Yet, now, in this … Continue reading He Came Quiet
There is No Other god Like Our God – Focus 8
Unlike any other god, Yeshua came to earth to live among us. He came to reveal God to us and to show us the way of salvation. Salvation is not just to be saved from hell, but to be saved to eternal life with God; to be healed mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually; to be … Continue reading There is No Other god Like Our God – Focus 8
Monday Manna – Humility Wins – Redemption is At Hand
God doesn't do anything without revealing His plans to those with ears to hear. And His words often come well in advance of the events. While He shared this with me in October 2014, I see it unveiling now. Humility is key. May you be blessed. As I spent time in His presence, He spoke: … Continue reading Monday Manna – Humility Wins – Redemption is At Hand