Of all the scriptures, apart from John 13, Psalm 23 is one of the most known and quoted. “The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). But what does “I shall not want” mean? In Hebrew it reads, “Yahweh, my Shepherd, not shall I want.” However, is there ever a time we … Continue reading ““I shall not want!” What can it mean?”
As I often remind myself and you, faith is knowing God IS and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Our faith and our ability to love Him falters on both truths all too often. We either do not fully believe that He is the Almighty, Sovereign God of the universe … Continue reading “How to Love God with all Your Heart”
Having accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord, I am adopted into the family of God. He, being the loving Father that He is, desires that I fully reap the blessings of being His child. As such, God recognizes my heart needs to be transformed. Outside adornment of Christ’s righteous robes affords me His … Continue reading “What Does Agape Love Really Look Like?”
God is love. Throughout my life, I searched for love. That took me through many stages. By nature, we are born with a great need to love and be loved. However, sin leaves us with stony hearts that must be transformed before we can be truly loving like Jesus. A lesson that often takes a … Continue reading “5 lessons from God Regarding Loving like Jesus”
With all that I had learned of love and forgiveness during the years I lived with Pete, one would think that truth would permeate all the areas of my life. However, it did not. God, in His wisdom, continued to work on my heart through circumstances, trials, and lessons from Him. After Pete’s death, I … Continue reading “Learning the Truth in Love and Forgiveness”
