We recently adopted a new dog named Chief. When he first arrived, his desire to please us was so great that we were able to allow him to run off lead because he would come immediately when called. He loved Continue reading Choosing Obedience (1 John 5:3)
In general, most of us who seek to follow God would never intentionally and outrightly disobey Him. But there are less obvious ways we disobey that we also need to be vigilant about. Let’s start with a cautionary tale about Continue reading Obedience is Better than Sacrifice
Too often we take note of outward appearance, circumstances, and giftings to judge God’s blessing or favor (or the lack thereof). But in reality, this system is a flawed form of judgement. And further, the focus is off because really Continue reading All About Relationship (Favor, Attributes, and hearing God)
I just saw a post from someone who calls themself a believer stating that it’s God’s judgment that George Michael is dead because he’s gay and that he deserved it. The outrage from those who support the homosexual community was understandable . Continue reading Judging the World [Don’t Do It] (1 Corinthians 5:9-13)
As I was reading in 1 Peter the other day, a few verses jumped out at me. It has had me pondering NT quotes of the OT and how much we miss as believer because we don’t know the word Continue reading Being Holy (1 Peter 1:14-16)
A week ago in my post called Qadash (Holy), I talk about the principle of rewards. Typically when we think of righteousness, we think of what we’ve been given through our Messiah’s sacrifice, but there is our own righteousness as Continue reading Practicing Righteousness (1 John 2:29)
Last night as Allen and I read this week’s Torah Portion during Shabbat (sabbath), I couldn’t help but be struck by something. So often I hear people praying blessings from Deuteronomy 28 over someone – I’d wager you’ve heard some Continue reading Conditional Promises (Deut 28)
As I was reading this evening I came upon the word “hallowed” in a verse and though I know what it means felt prompted to dig a bit more. The Hebrew word for hallowed (which in other translations was sanctified) Continue reading Qadash (H6942)
The evening before I’m planning to blog, I’ve taken to asking Father where I should look in His word for what He wants me to share. Last night He sent me to 2 John and highlighted verse 6 to me: Continue reading From the Beginning (2 John 1:6)
It’s funny because it feels like a LOT of my recent posts have been on the Torah, which has not been remotely intentional. It’s that He’s trying to drive a point home with me – so you all get to Continue reading Do As They Say (Matt 23)
