“Unless I see the marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand in his side, I will not believe.”  Read More

Fearing human beings is a snare; but he who trusts in ADONAI will be raised high [above danger]. Proverbs 29:25 (Complete Jewish Bible)There may be another way of reading the word 'fear' in Proverbs 29:25. Could it also be seen as 'reverence' (as in the application to God)? Either way, giving too much authority to mankind; placing them in a position above God, this is a snare and snares lead to de...  Read More

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.  Read More

So then, dear friends, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1, CSB)Every single morning this week I have wakened to this song (thanks Worship Team!). Allow me to share some of the lyrics with you.Let my yes be yesTo you, oh, LordLet my no be noTo things of this worldI...  Read More

I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly. -Psalm 40:9-10  Read More

...mortality swallowed up by life.What powerful poetry! Ponder that thought. 17th Century poet, John Donne wrote the sonnet: "Death Be Not Proud" that begins and ends thus:Death, be not proud, though some have called theeMighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrowDie not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me....One short sleep past, we wake eternally...  Read More