The blessing of mourning
There is a time to mourn. And much fights against our doing it. But what short-circuits our grief also blocks us from Jesus’ promise of comfort and blessing.
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Living by the Spirit
A person can be a Christian, yet not live by the Spirit. Ah, but that's not what our Lord intends.
A validation blessing
“O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places of the mountain crags, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.” (Song 2:14 NET)
The blessing of the Lord
This is the Lord’s blessing: He entrusts himself to us. As we receive him, he delights in us. Out of this greatest blessing, all his other good gifts flow.
Blessings are not sweet little things
We’ve thought of blessings as sweet little things. And so we miss the wonder and the weightiness of the blessings of the Lord.
God who rides to help you
Minipost: Be blessed to know this God, who rides across the heavens to help you.
Throw away the copy key
Did you ever try to use a key that should work, but didn’t? That often happens with a copy of the original. To the eye, it seems a match. But…
God who reveals mysteries – 2
Delight in the mysteries God makes known to you. Remain humble, teachable, knowing that in this life you will always "know in part."
Love and honor go both ways
In a marriage that reflects God's nature and his kingdom, love and honor go both ways.