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)
As I was reading Genesis 22 this morning, God highlighted several things to me about what true faith looks like. This chapter is the one where Abraham is to offer Isaac as a sacrifice so I’m sure you can surmise Continue reading True Faith (Genesis 22)
As I was reading Genesis chapter 16 today, so many pieces jumped out at me. Some of them are ones I’ve blogged on before, but they bear repeating so I’ll highlight them and then include links to the previous posts if Continue reading Overview of Genesis 16
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)
Hate is such an unpopular word these days. When used it typically has a strongly negative and judgmental connotation (e.g. hate speech), but the fact is according to scripture there is a time to hate. One such thing is outlined Continue reading Hate, Evil, and Frowardness (Proverbs 8:13)
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)
I’m continuing to meditate on John 15, pondering abiding and bearing fruit. As I considered how one bears fruit, Father reminded me that we are pruned that we might bear more fruit. Then He highlighted verse 3 (AMP):
So much can be learned by seeing how Old Testament verses are quoted in the New Testament! I had an “ah ha” moment early this week that caused me to ponder on something I discovered when I dug a little Continue reading Those Who Love, Wait (1 Cor 2:9, Is 64:4)
In a couple of previous posts I had made reference to the concept of righteousness and rewards based on personal righteousness (Quadash and Practicing Righteousness). In my bible time today I found a verse that so clearly showed the 2 types Continue reading 2 Kinds of Righteousness (Philippians 3:9)
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)
