I lay myself to sleep: The body was created with the need to sleep. Sleep allows the brain and the body to reset, recharge, and recover. It is a time when God may use it to minister to us and replenish our spirits. While we sleep, we are in a vulnerable state and open to
A closed generation book
From where he stems: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, Matthew, stops with Abraham as the leading descendant. Matthew does not stop with Adam, the first man, so the question is, why with Abraham and not with Adam? The book of the generation of the world starts with the earth and everything else
The kindness of God
With no expectation: The idea of giving not expecting anything in return is a trademark of God. It was a law in the Old Testament that God’s people were to give or lend to their brothers who could not repay them. To some, it was to keep them from going to jail. Giving was and
His hand has not been shortened
Not put away: The idea of divorce or being put away, or sold for a price, is not what God wanted for his most precious creation. God always wanted us to pertain to something greater; to have a greater purpose. The gospel of John tells us that those who believe have the power to become
Going in and out.
Being saved: Salvation is exclusive; According to the scriptures, there is only one entrance that promises an escape from the wrath to come, and that is Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which man can be saved (Acts 4:12). The privilege of salvation is given to those who, by faith, receive God’s
The goodness of God
Everything he does is good: God’s goodness is from everlasting to everlasting. He intends to do good to all his creations. The Lord sees the good in all. Genesis 1 tells us that each time he created something, he saw that it was good; The light, dividing the earth and seas, the grass and trees,
Good customs at risk
Deception on the rise: Lying is one of the most prevalent ways to deceive someone. Statistics show that 60% of people aged 18 and older are unable to have a conversation without lying at least once. Deception has been on the rise in today’s digital landscape. It deals with being led away from the truth,
Believing the evidence of the gospel
The change of the gospel: Believing in the preached gospel leads to eternal life. The evidence that the gospel leaves behind is undoubtedly undeniable. After listening to the preaching of God’s word, people have witnessed a change in their physical and spiritual well-being. The scriptures tell us that God’s word is sharper than any two-edged
The tingly word effect
Say the word: A good word, on time, has powerful effects. Words once spoken cannot be taken back. Those of us who at one time or another stuck our feet in our mouths know what that is about. The phrase, “I should not have said that,” has been burned out. The Bible tells us that
He raises up the poor out of the dust
Running: The return of Noemi and her remaining daughter-in-law moved her community. Noemi had left Bethlehem-judah with her husband and two sons to live in the country of Moab. They left their home because of a famine that plagued their land. Noemi’s name marked her personality. Her name means pleasant and amiable. She was a