Bible Verse “The LORD is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety—”Proverbs 18:10 CEV Reflection During his first months, my puppy has been tethered when moving around inside my home. Yesterday, I decided to let him enjoy some free-roaming time in the living room with no tether. I still monitored him closely … Continue reading God Is Our Safe Place
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God Is Our Refuge, Always: Exploring Particularization in Inductive Bible Study of Psalm 46
Let’s continue our exploration of Psalm 46 through inductive Bible study. If you’d like to start at the beginning of this series, you can start with Bible Meditation on Psalm 46: Preparing for Inductive Bible Study. We have started this series by looking at the structures the author weaves into the writing of this psalm. … Continue reading God Is Our Refuge, Always: Exploring Particularization in Inductive Bible Study of Psalm 46
A Prayer for Family that Doesn’t Know You Yet, Lord
Lord Jesus, I pray for the folks in my family that don’t have a relationship with You yet. I don’t know their heart toward You, and that’s between them and You. I want them to get to spend eternity with You. I pray that if they don’t know You, that You would introduce Yourself to … Continue reading A Prayer for Family that Doesn’t Know You Yet, Lord
Day and Night in Biblical Hebrew
I enjoy learning words in biblical Hebrew, looking them up in their biblical context for deeper meaning, and including those words in my conversations with God. Here are four biblical Hebrew words you might enjoy learning—and one of them, you probably already know. Day and Night: Biblical Hebrew Words The words for day and night—as … Continue reading Day and Night in Biblical Hebrew
Hosanna and Surrender: Insight from a Biblical Hebrew Word
I’ve been watching The Chosen series, season five. I appreciate how it’s given sight and sound to scripture. And of course, I love how Hebrew words are woven into the dialogue. Let’s take a closer look at one of those words. Hosanna The song of Hosanna as Jesus enters Jerusalem keeps ringing through my mind. … Continue reading Hosanna and Surrender: Insight from a Biblical Hebrew Word
A Prayer in Summer
Lord, thank You for the beauty and blessing of this summer season. Nature dressed in green reminds us of the fullness of our life with You. Keep us growing and flourishing in the ways You desire for us, and keep us focused on You. As we feel soft, warm sand under our bare feet, remind … Continue reading A Prayer in Summer
God’s Beauty in Our Path
I have a friend who walks her dog through a big field every morning, and God often puts little heart-shaped leaves in her path. He leaves those love notes to encourage her day. But she has to be fully present and paying attention to see them. God leaves love notes in our path. Today, I … Continue reading God’s Beauty in Our Path
God’s Favorite Gift
I was just remembering a mission trip to Guatemala and one of the interactive lessons we did with the children. We wanted to help them understand they are God’s favorite gift. We told them about how God created them out of His amazing love. That He loves them more than they can even imagine. That … Continue reading God’s Favorite Gift