Pearls Before Swine

Scripture “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” ~Matthew 7:6, NASB Quote Pigs are by nature pigs. Hogs are not jewelers. ~Calvin Miller {Until He Comes, D.85} Sometimes I read a…

God’s Word

Scripture Turn my eyes away from what is worthless. Revive me with your word. ~Psalm 119:37, NET Quote “Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years.” ~Charles Spurgeon I love Psalm 119 which is David’s testimony about his affinity for God’s word. David uses twelve different words in reference to God’s…

Everlasting Joy

Scripture Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return; they will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting Joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear and they will be filled with joy and gladness. ~Isaiah 51:11, NLT {IMMERSE} Quote “Joy bursts in our lives when we go about doing the good at hand and not…

The Amazing Word

Scripture How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? ~Psalm 13:2, NLT Quote God’s grace, through the person and work of His Son Jesus Christ, is the only salvation from sin and evil. ~Ya’akov No one agrees on the…

The Great Physician

Scripture In order that sin might be recognized as sin, it {sin} used what is good {law} to bring about my death {condemnation}, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful. ~Romans 7:13 NIV Quote The proof of a foolish carnal man is this–He regards himself as spiritual and is pleased with himself.…

Don’t Neglect God’s Word

Scripture I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. ~Psalm 119:16 Quote The bible is a treasure book so don’t defraud yourself by neglecting to study it daily. ~Ya’akov When I read Psalm 119:16 the other day, I began to swell on the inside. I love my quiet time and I love…

The Father Of Lies

Scripture He [devil] has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. ~John 8:44, NLT Quote The lie of the serpent in Eden was this…”If we obey God fully we will be miserable, that rich living lies…

Ignorance Is Bliss

Scripture The more you know, the more you hurt; the more you understand, the more you suffer. ~Ecclesiastes 1:18, CEV Quote If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people like the democrats happy? ~Thomas Jefferson I lack the intelligence to argue with Jefferson but I must confess, I do believe ignorance can be bliss. By…

Word Perfect

Scripture As for God, His way is perfect: the LORD’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him. ~Psalm 18:30, NIV Quote The best gift in the world, next to the incarnate or Living Word, is the written word and it will ignite your heart if you give it a chance. ~Timothy…

The Amazing Word

Scripture Hallelujah! Happy is the man who fears the Lord, taking great delight in His commandments. ~Psalm 112:1, CSB Quote My appreciation, admiration and affinity for the Word of God grows daily. ~Ya’akov Lately I cannot seem to find the appropriate adjectives to describe my love for the word of God. Each day I open the…