Some Important Words
Our culture seems to be fueled by outrage, offense and criticism. This atmosphere can be suffocating to our peace. We can actually create a new atmosphere of contentment, peace and encouragement. We can speak differently. God’s word, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Proverbs 18:21. I have experienced feeling despondent when […]
The Sabbath
In 0.35 seconds, I learned the word Sabbath is mentioned 172 times in the Bible. There are two main Hebrew words used for rest: Sabbath, which means to stop working and nuakh, which means to dwell or settle. Genesis 2:3 reminds us: “So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God […]
Restoration
I heard a story of a woman who purchased a painting at a flea market. Until an art restorationist examined it, she had no idea she had purchased a priceless masterpiece! Underneath the outer layers of paint, was the original work of a Master. The individual that painted over the original masterpiece must have had […]
Mind Craft
Romans 8:6 “…the mind set on the spirit is life and peace.” I’ve never had interest in video games, but sometimes we learn lessons in unexpected places. The other day my boys were playing Minecraft and I won’t name any names but—mistakes were made! One boy stole a “Netherite sword” from the other and their […]
Two Healings
The book of John tells a story about a man, born blind, who had a Jesus encounter that healed him. The story goes: Jesus spit into some dirt, placed the saliva mud onto the man’s eyes, and told the man to go wash. The man washed and could see. However, he never saw the one […]