The world is full of chaotic moments and circumstances. We find ourselves going busily here and there, hardly without time to stop and breathe. Someone demands a moment of our time, and it turns into minutes and interferes with our next appointment. Meetings, phone calls, activities--there seems to be no end. Amid these moments, we… Continue reading Precious Peace
Tag: Faith
Our Obedient El Olam
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
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
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
Faith Connection: Hiding Place of Hope
As children, we most likely played Hide and Seek. Finding that secret place and staying as quiet as possible so we could not be found. If we were really good, we drove our playmates crazy for what seemed like hours. When it was your turn to hide, why did you choose a particular place? Was… Continue reading Faith Connection: Hiding Place of Hope
Faith Connection: Good and Gracious Gentleman
Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday! We are discovering various attributes of God and how we can connect them to our lives. This week, we look at God as a good and gracious gentleman. One of the best songs that I think describes God, especially as a good and gracious gentleman, is Good Good Father by… Continue reading Faith Connection: Good and Gracious Gentleman
Faith Connection: Faithful and Forgiving Friend
Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday! It is my prayer you find these explorations of God's attributes encouraging. It has been exciting to delve into these aspects and refocus on the greatness of our wonderful God. This week, we look at His faithfulness, His forgiveness, and His friendship. The Bible is full of stories that reinforce… Continue reading Faith Connection: Faithful and Forgiving Friend
Faith Connection: Eternally Enough
Welcome back to Faith Connections! This week, we focus on God's attributes of being eternally enough. Yes, these attributes go together. Stay with me, as I try to unpack them. He is eternal. That is, He has always been and will always be. There is no point of beginning or end for God. He just… Continue reading Faith Connection: Eternally Enough
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