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AMEN

Amen is a word of response. It literally means truth, reliable, trusted. When we say “amen” we are affirming the truth of what came before. Its usage is so common that it is even heard and understood in secular contexts as a statement of agreement. Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” Deuteronomy 27:16 The…
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Perseverance

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. Hebrews 11:27 Perseverance is defined as “doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” If something hinders my progress, I need to decide if it is worth persevering in. I recently ran an errand and…
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Faith not Fear

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. Hebrews 11:27 We all will encounter a decision that causes fear. It may be a situation of standing up for what is right, or having a tough conversation. Maybe it is the prospect of a new…
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El Chuwl: The God who gave you birth

Our great and wonderful God is the God who made us (chuwl), who formed us in His image, and gives us life. In fact, He gave us life twice – physically and spiritually. You forgot the Rock who fathered you; you forgot the God who gave you birth. Deuteronomy 32:18 The word chuwl, translated here as…
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