A Know It All!
I love the wonderful Greek word Ginosko. Have you ever heard it? It means, “to know” – not just facts and head knowledge, but knowledge born of experience and intimate relationships. It is used about 225 times in scripture. Jesus used this word to describe the deep connection between father and son and between Himself […]
Use His Words
When Jesus was being tempted by the devil, He used God’s Words. “It is said…” No room for arguments, discussions, or concessions. He used His Father’s words, and the devil fled, knowing the power of that Word. Knowing this, why do we so often fall into the trap of using our words, our thoughts? I […]
I Am Intolerant
Intolerance. We hear that word a lot today. There’s gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance and many more. Symptoms are varied and only abate as the offending food is eliminated. There is also much discourse about cultural intolerance. If you happen to differ on some topics, you are automatically labeled an intolerant bigot! Well…I’ve decided to embrace […]
The World Is Waiting On You
There are many spiritual complainers out there. They complain about the lack of outreach to those in need. They complain about the inability of fellow church members to connect and truly be there for one another. They even complain about the inauthenticity of the pastors or the fact they feel overlooked because no one greeted […]
A Favorite Verse Revisited
Philippians 4:4-8 is one of my favorite scriptures. I have heard it countless times throughout my life and have committed it to memory as well. Sometimes, when I read something so many times, it becomes mechanical and does not evoke the reflection that I desire when I read God’s Word. Does that ever happen to […]