God  Looks down from heaven

Psalm 14v 2 “The Lord looks down from heaven on Adam’s descendants to see if there is anyone who acts wisely, if there is anyone who seeks help from God. “ David the writer of Psalm 14 starts with the openly Godless, who proclaim “There is no God”. But adds “there is no one whoContinue reading ”  God  Looks down from heaven”

Sabbath, Silence and Solitude

Sabbath– intentionally preserving one day of every seven days to rest, delight and be delighted in by God who wants to restore us for the coming week. Silence is intentionally pursued to experience separation from constant distraction and noise so we can be fully present to God. Solitude is intentionally pursued to experience separation fromContinue reading “Sabbath, Silence and Solitude”

  Figure it out, think it through!

 Luke 14:25-33 v 29 “Otherwise, if you lay a foundation and can’t finish the building, everyone who watches will make fun of you.” Jesus used two different stories to emphasize what it takes to be a disciple. Large crowds were following Him. “So those who do not carry their crosses and follow me cannot beContinue reading ”  Figure it out, think it through!”

    Transformation by Love

 Philemon 1 1- 1-21v 7 “Your love for God’s people, gives me a lot of joy and encouragement. You, brother, have comforted God’s people.” Paul in prison at this time writes this short letter which is found in the New Testament showing how a person can be transformed by faith in God. He also commendsContinue reading ”    Transformation by Love”

                Trees , bearing fruit each season.

 Psalm1 v 3 “They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.” Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the wicked or join in with mockers. Those who delight in the law, meditating on it day and night.  “They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each seasonContinue reading ”                Trees , bearing fruit each season.”