Making Progress

Scripture People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. ~Proverbs 28:13, NLT Quote You cannot learn from your mistakes if you deny them. ~Ya’akov Proverbs 28 is laced with truth: I think I could blog every verse. Our SALVATION is three-fold–Past, present and…

Salvation And The Word

Scripture I hope for your salvation, O Lord, and I fulfill your commandments. ~Psalm 119:166, NRSV Quote In time, our great salvation will be consummated; in the meantime, we are to fulfill His commandments. ~Ya’akov Salvation encompasses many things: God saves us from something {hell} to something {heaven} and for something {service}. God saved Israel…

God’s Word and Revival

Scripture Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.  The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.  ~Psalm 119:50-51, NLT Quote The bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me. ~Martin…

Jesus, Friend of Sinners

Scripture Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” ~Luke 15:1-2, NIV Quote Jesus loves sinners. In the human race, who else in there to love? ~Ya’akov Jesus does not condone sin,…