We do not have a God who is cold and distant, but we have a God, who in Jesus Christ, put on all our feelings and put on our flesh. King David wrote these words in Psalm 31 and it is believed that Jesus spoke these words on the cross; “Be gracious to me, OContinue reading “He Gets Us”
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Blessings
In Old Testament times it was common for the patriarch of a family to give blessings to his children during significant events. Isaac blessed his two sons, Esau and Jacob, just before he died. Jacob blessed his twelve sons also before he died. These blessings were a view into the future for the sons soContinue reading “Blessings”
Blessing From God
What Is God Like?
Exodus 34:5 says, “The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.’” This is the God that we worship and love. His love for us abounds and is steadfast, never wavering. By the sacrifice of His own Son,Continue reading “What Is God Like?”
Reluctant Retiree 