Living dead is a stretch for us all, but scripture is clear about the benefits.
Tag: desire
Apostle Paul suffered from social distancing long before coronavirus made it a cultural phenomenon.
I have a great deal of respect of Joseph of Arimethea because he had something I lack: high risk tolerance.
“But whoever loves God is known by God.” (1 Corinthians 8:3 NIV) Sometimes my husband and I have strange discussions. Yesterday it was about being ‘known’ in the biblical sense and how some of us have the distinct privilege of only ever ‘knowing’ one person.…
“You did it. You changed wild lament into hiring dance; You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wild flowers. I’m about to burst with song; I can’t thank You enough.” (Psalm 30:11-12 MSG) What a hope-filled song! We aren’t good about…
“All my longings lie open before You, Lord, my sighing is not hidden from You.” (Psalm 38:9 NIV) God can handle our longings. He is not afraid of human desire. In fact, laying our longing before Him might be the very key to containment and…
“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4 NIV) I grew up Catholic and Methodist. Most people can’t say that. My mother was an ordained minister and my father was a staunch Catholic. As a result…
“Zeal for your house consumes me.” (Psalm 69:9 NIV) This scripture was written by David in the psalms but also recognized in Christ by His disciples as He overturned the tables in the Temple and disrupted the moneychangers. Jesus was consumed by His love and…