EXTRAVAGANT: Going beyond what is deserved or justifiable. Exceeding the bounds of reason. Spending much more than is necessary. The Bible tells us how wide and deep Jesus's love is, yet so many of us live as if we are not loved that way—though we want to believe. So, we struggle to live confidently and… Continue reading Extravagant Love
Psalm 23: 2-3 he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. This blog focuses on the fourth chapter of W. Phillip Keller's book, A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23. He has much to say about his experiences with his sheep and the profound implications of the verse that says he leads me beside… Continue reading Psalm 23 – He Leads Me Beside Quiet Waters
1 Thessalonians 5:15-19: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. 23-24: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our… Continue reading Do not Quench the Spirit
My daughter, Lian, took this picture of Tumalo Falls in Bend, Oregon.[/caption] Romans 15:13 says: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. This verse teaches me that the Holy Spirit does… Continue reading Confident in the Power of the Holy Spirit
