I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be. When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water; before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth, before he made the world or its fields or any of the dust of the earth. (Proverbs 8:23-26 NIV) Have you ever felt that God has abandoned you? Like everything in your life is…..
I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased. (Psalm 138:1-3 ESV) Can you recall a time(s) when God answered your prayers in a different way than you ideally…..
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning…..
Writing this book has completely changed my life. My desire is that others will read it and have a new experience with God and His love for them. Living in a new awareness of God’s love can transform a person’s life. Over the past year, I’ve had opportunity to see the benefit of this book for use in a Book Study setting, as well as for personal reading. A signed copy can be purchased from me directly. Where there is…..
See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. (Isaiah 40:10-11 NIV) How do you see God? How do you believe He sees you? Almighty God is sovereign and He is all-powerful. Yet, He cares for us,…..
The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. (Isaiah 46:11 NIV) Do you ever feel lonely? In Jewish tradition, a person’s name not only identifies them, but it also reveals something about their nature. God has many names, one of which is Immanuel, which is revealed to us in Isaiah 7:14 and it means “God with us.” My life circumstances changed a lot about ten years ago, due to increased physical challenges. But, that time…..
He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat. (Psalm 147:13-14 NIV) Do you trust God to protect you and care for you in times of trouble? Are you dwelling in the shelter of the Most High? Are you resting in Him? As I read Psalm 147, I find myself feeling very thankful to God. It inspires me to praise Him. God…..
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) What does “the joy of the Lord” mean to you? Do you live in it – regardless of your surroundings? The Israelites were living in difficult circumstances, yet, Nehemiah acknowledged the holiness of the day in which they lived…..
Now the Lord had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all those who wanted to kill you are dead.” So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey and started back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand. (Exodus 4: 19-20 NIV) Have you ever debated with God over anything He has asked you to do? Have your fears and sense of incapability ever paralyzed you when God…..
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.)… Not that I desire your gifts;…..