When phrases are repeated in Scripture, it is very important to take notice. For example, several passages in Scripture identify God as the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. These terms teach that He has always been and always will be. This is hard for us to… Continue reading Our Obedient El Olam
Category: Character
Freedom in Obedience
Obedience. All of us are under authority. Street signs. Teachers. Parents. Law enforcement. Government. Employers. And it affects everyone--children and adults. Even our pets can attend obedience school. From an early age, we are told what to do and what not to do. All to instill obedience. Obedience is not natural or automatic. It is… Continue reading Freedom in Obedience
Name Above All Names
Christians revere the name of God's Son because of what it represents. God the Father chose the name of Jesus for His Son, which means "God with us." He is personal. He is ever present. There is a plethora of songs about the name of Jesus that beautifully describe Him. Some contemporary songs that come… Continue reading Name Above All Names
What’s in a Name?
A name is one of the best ways to identify a person. We react when someone calls our name. Sometimes, when our name is spoken, we like to hear it. It is exciting when a future parent is deciding upon a name for their new baby. They spend months dreaming about what the child will… Continue reading What’s in a Name?
Our Master
A master is one who excels, one who is an expert in a specialized field. A master may be over an individual or thing. When it comes to God, however, we recognize that He is not just A master--He is The Master, The One and Only, The King, The Everything. Here are a couple of… Continue reading Our Master
The Light of Life
The Old Testament speaks of the Feast of Lights, which is most commonly known as Hanukkah. It celebrates the miracle of oil supplied for temple service. Interestingly, there are several verses that combine light and life. Could there possibly be a connection? Psalm 119:105 says the “Word is a lamp to my feet and a… Continue reading The Light of Life
Our Kind Keeper
It is a humbling experience when people do nice things for us. In many ways, I confess, I am spoiled rotten to the core. This week I noticed several ways in which others expressed kindness to me. One was a surprise gift of the most divine drink from a well-known chain, affectionately named the "Medicine… Continue reading Our Kind Keeper
Do You Trust Me?
Many castle grounds have an area known as the keep. It was considered the safest place to protect from warfare. There were areas in the keep to secure the royal family, weapons, storage, and prisoners. It was the most secluded place in the core and the most difficult to reach. Some keeps were even surrounded… Continue reading Do You Trust Me?
Workplace Excellence
Thank you so much for joining me during this quick tour of our workplaces and how it connects to excellence! It is my hope that you found the series entertaining and enlightening as you relate to your workplace. This week, we wrap up the series by connecting it all to excellence. We have toured the… Continue reading Workplace Excellence
Indwelling into the Image
When I think of image and what I see in a mirror, what comes to mind is the cat looking into a mirror or his shadow and seeing a lion. I wonder what we see when we see an image of ourselves. It is intriguing that at the very point of salvation, the Holy Spirit… Continue reading Indwelling into the Image
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