Meek as a lamb

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Synonyms of meek: submissive, yielding, obedient, compliant, tame, biddable, tractable, acquiescent, and humble. As I am going through the beatitudes in my posts, it makes sense that they are written in this order. In previous posts I’ve written about being poor in spirit, mourning … More Meek as a lamb

Poor in spirit

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Poor: less than adequate, needy. I want to make myself poor. Poor in spirit, that is. And only so that I can see my inadequacies to improve upon them. I think God wants us to come to grips with our … More Poor in spirit

New Horizons

Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.  Behold, I will do a new thing;  now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?  I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. It seems that life is full of new normals.  At … More New Horizons

Under His wings 

Psalms 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Ever watch a mother hen with her baby chicks? She is ever watchful while the chicks run around seeking the juiciest worm from the ground. The chicks are not worried. They … More Under His wings 

For His glory

“Your life is not your own, you were bought with a price” (1 Corinthian 6:19-20). The Westminster catechism, a timeless statement of our historical faith, echoes those words, “The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” Since this faith fact is true, we must reconsider: Is your goal for 80 … More For His glory

Your Hungry Soul 

Psalms 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Ya know the feeling in your mouth when you are craving something? Something sweet something salty or water to quench that thirst? God has made our soul just like that…..craving to be one with Him. When our heart reaches the … More Your Hungry Soul 

Feel the Son

2 Samuel 23:4  And He shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. One thing I love about living in Florida is the sun. I love the warmth of it kissing my … More Feel the Son