This verse seems to raise a variety of opinions in its meaning, but when you look at all the pieces together it all points one direction: God favored Leah. We have to remember that just because a person favors one over Continue reading Tender Eyes (Genesis 29:17)
Too often we view our calls as individual things to be achieved rather than a piece of a Master’s plan to accomplish a greater goal. Ironically our singular focus often ends up hurting ourselves when the Father doesn’t do things Continue reading Understanding Our Part (1 Cor 3:6)
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)
Yesterday, I was sharing with a friend a story Rick Joyner shared in his book The Final Quest. When I first read the book years ago, it touched me greatly. But the story that impacted me the most is one Continue reading What’s Required (Luke 12:48)
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)
For about a year back in 2008-2009 the Lord kept giving me the verse 1 John 2:3 which reads: And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. Nearly every time I asked for a Continue reading Knowing… revisited (1 John 2:3)
I was talking with a friend today about prayer and I realized there are some things I’ve discovered about prayer and hindrances to a lifestyle of prayer that others might find a blessing to hear (just as my friend did!). Continue reading How-To Pray without Ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Too frequently I hear stories of what the enemy is doing in people’s lives. I know I’ve been guilty of it myself on occasion, but let me ask a question, who do you want to give praise to? Our God Continue reading Not Speaking on Behalf of other gods (Exodus 23:13)
I want to begin by saying that growing up Christmas was my favorite holiday, by far. When the Lord started talking to me about this area I was not happy about it for many reasons, but the more I learned Continue reading Christmas and Easter
