Miracle of Life
He checked the size of the baby and informed us that ... and, these are his exact words: "It's ok, you can always have another one!" I know he felt bad, but was that how you tell a mother she's about to lose her child?
Jan Ross
Jan shares fresh & pertinent Biblical truth in her easy-to-read style. She offers insight from personal study & life experiences encouraging readers to live loyally & faithfully for King Jesus.
The God of Amen
Jesus invokes divine authority before speaking. In ancient Israel's legal culture, “Amen” seals truth. Jesus puts the seal on His own words. He speaks as the source of truth!
Cause and Effect
The cause of Hannah's shame and grief was the curse of barrenness. The effect was a glorious prayer offered to the Lord for her miracle child.
No One
NO ONE can stand in the way of God's plans, His purposes, His callings, His schedule, His direction, His programs, His timing ... nothing in the mind of God can be thwarted.
Active Faith
Four things that we should employ as our dynamic and participatory responsibility as disciples of Christ.
The Agape Feast
The early Christian meals (Agape Feasts) included communion within the full meals. It echoed the ancient covenant banquets and was in anticipation of the Messiah Banquet
Echoes of Covenant
Early Christian Meals, otherwise known as "Agape Feasts" echoed covenant banquets; a meal in anticipation of the Messiah Banquet (Isaiah 25).
WORD-MINDED PEOPLE
Concentrating on the negatives in this world will eventually blind us to the faithfulness of God. We may soon become so aware of the evil surrounding us that we cannot see the goodness of God ...
Stay Connected
Abiding not only keeps us spiritually healthy, but abiding also impacts others as we live connected to the life-giving, life-sustaining nourishment that comes from the Vine.
YHWH is ...
In Christ, we are different, set apart, unique. We become "other" as we bear the image of our Father, who is "completely other".
"I AM" No Coincidence
The Gospel of John records seven times Jesus described Himself as "I am..." and not by coincidence.
The Sacred Name
The Name of the Lord is hallowed, holy, sacred, and should be honored, revered, and carefully guarded from misuse or abuse.
Study Notes: Abiding in the Vine
Jesus does not say, “You can do less without me.” He says, "Apart from Me, you can do nothing." A branch detached from the vine bears no fruit.
Spirit-Empowered Skill
Bezalel was the FIRST person in Scripture recorded as being filled with the Holy Spirit. Bezalel functioned as a Spirit-filled "creator" called and anointed by YHWH.
Many Voices - One Truth
If what we read, hear, or share doesn't align with God's truth, it should be rejected! There are many voices in today's world, but only one Truth!
Living Where God Dwells
Jesus invited us to abide in Him, not work harder or try better. It's an invitation to live consciously in His presence.
Onion Petals w/Dipping Sauce
Better than onion rings, according to my family! Easy to make ... and the dipping sauce is great! Enjoy!
Beware!
The One True God alone is to be feared above all, by all, and in all.