One of my favorite passages of Scripture is Proverbs 4:20-22. I usually read it from the Amplified Classic, but today, I read it from the CSB, "My son, pay attention to my words; listen closely to my sayings. 21 Don't lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. 22 For they are life to those who... Continue Reading →
Confessing The Love of God
Last night, we celebrated the Passover Seder, and tonight, we begin the Counting of the Omer. The omer (a barley sheaf) is counted up from one to forty-nine, the fiftieth day being the celebration of the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. The daily count is an opportunity to draw close to God and... Continue Reading →
The Path of Prosperity
When we hear the word prosperity in the American church, we automatically think of money. But should that be our first thought? Webster's 1828 dictionary defines prosperity as "Advance or gain in any thing good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; success; attainment of the object desired; as the prosperity of arts; agricultural or... Continue Reading →
From Passover to Pentecost
When Jesus rose from the dead, He stayed on earth for forty days. There is not a detailed record of what took place during those days, but there is one insight that is fascinating to me. Luke 24:44-49 LSB "And being in agony He was praying very fervently, and His sweat became like drops of... Continue Reading →
