The gift of physical sight is wonderful. Yet we are talking today about a seeing that surpasses that of even someone being blind and seeing for the first time. We are going to see God. Today we are on the sixth beatitude in Matthew 5:8: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. I don't know about you, but I can't even imagine what that will be like. The joy will be unimaginable as we leave this world when God calls us home and we see Christ face to face. Our sixth ... continue reading...
EP 98: 4 Truths to Pray for One Another
I love reading Paul's prison prayers (Ephesians 1:15-23, 3:14-21; Philippians 1:9-11, Colossians 1:9-12) because we see the heart of what the apostle desired for us. Amid this trial, Paul didn't pray the believers in Ephesus or Philippi would live their best life now. He didn't pray for material blessings, but his focus was on the spiritual and the unlimited and glorious blessings we have from being in Christ. "He did not ask God to give them what they did not have, but rather ... continue reading...
Guide to Daily Time with the Lord – Free PDF
Grab a free copy of my guide to Daily Time with the Lord. It guides you through time in God's Word and helps you meditate on and apply what you've read. If you'd like more insight into utilizing the Daily Time with the Lord guide, listen in to Podcast EP 95: Developing a Daily Bible Reading Habit. I walk through the guide and explain how I utilize it in my bible reading time. You can gain access to the free library here or by clicking on the image below. *If you're ... continue reading...
My Top 10 Books of 2020
Who doesn't love book recommendations? I'm always looking for the next book to add to my wishlist. Below are my top ten picks from this year. They didn't necessarily all come out this year, but ones I read and ones that stood out to me. The first one on the list is my top pick; the others are in no particular order. I read from various categories, so it's a bit of a mix; they are not all Christian books. Becoming Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn I've shared many posts on my site on ... continue reading...
EP 92: Blessed are the Merciful (Matthew 5:7 – Sermon on the Mount Series)
Showing mercy to others is a sign we have been redeemed. And as the verse, Matthew 5:7 states: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. If we are truly in Christ, we are then objects of His mercy, and we will then be merciful to others, and we will, in the end, receive mercy. Being merciful to others is evidence we have received mercy. The word merciful here is eleemones, and it's used here and in Hebrews 2:17 in this form. It comes from ele'eo and it means to have ... continue reading...