Tag: Heart
Despite rejection and disdain, Jesus still operated with the utmost compassion.
I was born with a tofu heart. I am prone to take on the flavor and temperament of the people around me.
When we examine the culture of the Israelites, we realize that ALL is better than SOME.
If only we could go through a heart as easily as a garage or attic. What would we uncover?
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you out to have done without neglecting the others. You blind guides, striving out a…
“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8 NLT) John Eldredge lists the biblically-documented potential conditions of our heart: wounded, pierced, grieved, broken, cheerful, glad, joyful, rejoicing, deceived, divided, whole, wise, foolish, steadfast, true, valiant, frightened, cowardly, wandering, dull,…
“As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said “I am holy, you be holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16 MSG) We don’t speak too much of holiness these days. We’ve…
“Don’t despair. Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior there to save you. Happy to have you back, He’ll calm you with His love and delight you with His songs.” (Zephaniah 3:16-17 MSG) Parts of the Bible can read like a self-help book…