Passage - Through Sila, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written you briefly, encouraging you and giving my witness that this is God’s true grace. Stand firm in it! 1 Peter 5:12 Restated in my own words - Paul shared through Silas what he was witnessing God due to encourage them and... Continue Reading →
Grace will never leave
Passage - For the mountains may leave and the hills be removed,but my grace will never leave you,and my covenant of peace will not be removed,”says Adonai, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 Restating the verse in my own words - Regardless of what changes around me, God's grace will never leave. His peace will... Continue Reading →
Extending Grace
Passage - The king said, “Is there anyone still alive from the family of Sha’ul, to whom I can show God’s grace?” Tziva said to the king, “There is still Y’honatan’s son with the lame legs.” 2 Samuel 9:3 Restated in my own words - David wanted to extend God's grace to anyone left in... Continue Reading →
It Flows
Passage - Grace, mercy and shalom will be with us from God the Father and from Yeshua the Messiah, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 2 John 1:3 Restated in my own words - When we are walking in truth (Jesus) and love (God) we will have grace, mercy and peace. Application to life... Continue Reading →
Democratic Kingdom
I have been a believer for the majority of my life. Yet if I am honest with myself, I haven't really let God be the King in my life. I have preferred to allow Him to be more of a democratic leader where if He agreed with my thinking, I could submit. I have allowed... Continue Reading →
Representations of denial
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who... Continue Reading →
I’ve got it all together … (NOT)
I suppose it has been said to me before, but today I heard it. Possibly because for the past few months I have been doing my own soul searching, trying to get in touch with deeper things in my life. My search has opened me up to be a little more honest about my weaknesses... Continue Reading →
His Inheritance
I read this scripture today in my search for verses about how much God cares about me. Not just me, but people in general. The last part of the scripture just leapt of the page. "His holy people (that includes me) who are His rich and glorious inheritance." I am God's inheritance. I have pondered on that little fact... Continue Reading →
Help and Shield
I was watching a television show the other night and there was a protest going on. On one side people were yelling at the police for not doing enough. The other group of people were yelling because the police were interfering. In the middle stood the police standing to protect those who are fighting against them and acting as a shield to... Continue Reading →
Empathy
At work the other day, our team was discussing giving others grace and mercy. We didn't use those words, but that is what it boiled down to. Some of coworkers are more easily frustrated with the drama that comes from people. They see the actions or lack of actions and just don't understand. We have a... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 