Yesterday, I finished up the book of Numbers. One commentator sums up this book in the following statement: The Book of Numbers essentially bridges the gap between the Israelites receiving the Law (Exodus and Leviticus) and preparing them to enter the Promised Land (Deuteronomy and Joshua). Most of the book focuses on the generation that …
Tag: Grace
What’s Your Testimony?
This is a re-post from a previous blog several years ago. God's grace still amazes me. *** Testimony. Growing up, that word did not comfort or inspire me. It struck fear in my heart because to give your “testimony” was to stand up in front of others and talk! It hasn’t lost its power over …
The Truth About Forgiveness
1 John 1:9 is one of the most encouraging verses in all of scripture, for it offers the promise of forgiveness. What is forgiveness? The Greek word is aphiēmi, and it signifies to send away, to set free, or to let alone. Forgiveness is more than a feeling; it is an action taken by the …
Bless The Lord, O My Soul
What does it mean to bless the Lord? The Hebrew word is bāraḵ and means to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration). In Psalm 103:1-5, David lists five things God does for us that ought to cause a response of worship and adoration. He addresses this admonition to our souls …
Credit That Never Runs Out
A few months ago, I purchased a cute little round table for our kitchen, in anticipation of hosting all five of our grandchildren. The tall pub-height table with two barstools just wasn’t going to work. Obviously, this wasn’t “high-end” furniture; I had to screw on the legs, but it worked well in the space and …
The Way Of The Word 