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Store it up

I’m not good at memorizing. It’s hard work, repetitive and requires discipline. But I crave the results. Why memorize I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 I love God and because of His grace and mercy want to live an obedient life. Knowing what He…
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Heritage

And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29 Inheritance, or Nachalah, that we looked at last week can also be translated as heritage. The dictionary tells us heritage includes valued objects, qualities or cultural traditions, which have been passed down from previous generations. We think of inheritance as…
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Our Inheritance

The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. Indeed I have a beautiful inheritance. Psalm 16:6 The normal transfer of wealth during Biblical times is from father to son. A woman participates in the family wealth only through her husband. God uses this custom as an illustration of what He bestows on us.…
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Authenticity: Let it Rain

When our SoCal skies get cloudy, we hope for rain to ease our desert climate. Although we’ve had a good dose this year, I’m still skeptical at forecasts for precipitation. In our region, those overcast skies don’t always deliver moisture. Israel has a similar desert climate and rain is a blessing. It’s a huge disappointment…
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