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And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.      Matthew 6:7-8 (NAS) In teaching us how to pray, Jesus emphasizes simplicity. He even… Read more

I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.  John 14:6 (HCSB) The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation says:      Revelation 3:14b (HCSB) El Emet, God of Truth, is the name used by David in Psalm 31, but the excellence of the name… Read more

Into Thy hand I commit my spirit; Thou hast ransomed me, O LORD, God of Truth.  Psalm 31:5 (NAS) El Emet, God of Truth- this one name is inexhaustible in depth of meaning. It focuses on God’s unwavering faithfulness and the infallible truth of His Word. David uses this name as He cries out to God… Read more

And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.”  Genesis 14:19- 20 (ESV) The name El Elyon, God Most High is first used by the priest, Melchizedek when he blesses Abram after battle.… Read more

Let them praise the name of the LORD, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven.  Psalm 148:13 (NAS) In Scripture, names are especially significant- they are chosen for their meaning, revealing a person’s character or destiny. Because God is divine and transcendent, one name could never adequately describe Him. Learning His… Read more

Then Joshua said to the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.”    Joshua 3:5 (NAS) This is Joshua’s directive to the Israelites when they had camped three days by the Jordan River and were on the verge of entering the promised land. The river was at flood stage and overflowing its… Read more

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Let them present their offering, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar.”  Numbers 7:11 (NAS) After God speaks these words to Moses, the next seventy-one verses record the offerings of all the tribes of Israel for the tabernacle. Each offering is described to the last detail, though… Read more

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NAS) Our salvation is accomplished by the cross of Jesus, but left on our own, we would be powerless to live this new life. In His wisdom, God… Read more

When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Thy consolations delight my soul.   Psalm 94:19 (NAS) Anxious thoughts- everyone has them. After all, life is filled with circumstances beyond our control. It’s easy to harbor fears for ourselves, our families and friends, and these thoughts can quickly build up until we feel hopeless and overwhelmed. How can… Read more

This is my practice: I obey Your precepts.    Psalm 119:56 (HCSB) Nobody masters riding a bicycle by reading an instruction book; some things can only be learned by experience. Living a godly life is one of those things. Reading the Word, listening to sermons, and participating in Bible studies are wonderful and worthwhile, but we must… Read more