Why? {a closer look at my favorite verse}
That’s the answer. God is Love– true love. And it is the nature of Love to be compassionate, gracious, longsuffering, merciful and true.
Category: Meditations
Nearer, Still Nearer– A Lesson for 2015
“But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.” -Psalm 73:28 I am a little late, it seems, in getting my New Year’s post up. In all honesty, I wasn’t sure I would write one. But God… Continue reading Nearer, Still Nearer– A Lesson for 2015
Overwhelmed by His Goodness
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” ~Psalm 84:11 Have you stopped recently to just think about God? Have you paused to meditate on His absolute goodness? I have, and I wish I did so more… Continue reading Overwhelmed by His Goodness
Rainclouds and Righteousness
I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. — Isaiah 44:22 A couple weeks ago, I woke up early in the morning to the sound of rain. It made me smile: rainy days are the best. When I left… Continue reading Rainclouds and Righteousness
What Are They Among So Many?
There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? — John 6:9 He was just a kid with a snack– five crackers and two anchovies. Not exactly the sustenance required by 5,000 men… and their wives… and their kids. “What are they among… Continue reading What Are They Among So Many?
But Seek Ye First…
Two of my biggest problems: overthinking and worrying. I can appreciate being thoughtful– thinking through circumstances from every possible angle… the problem is that I start creating angles that were not there to begin with. And then I start worrying about those angles. And then I add a few twists to those imaginary angles…. and by the… Continue reading But Seek Ye First…
Fear Thou Not…
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help… Continue reading Fear Thou Not…
Am I Enough?
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. ~Psalm 73:26 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. ~Psalm 16:5 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. ~Psalm119:57 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul;… Continue reading Am I Enough?
True Love is Blood Red
At Valentine’s Day, we see a lot of red– red candies, red clothes, red cards, etc. Shades of red have long represented love and passion to many cultures. I think the color red symbolizes the love of God very well. We have heard and read of the Passion of Christ. Have you ever asked yourself… Continue reading True Love is Blood Red
His Beloved's Desert Place 