"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Let's explore this verse and its practical application in our daily lives: " Matthew 5:5 NKJV In Matthew 5:5, Jesus teaches us about the blessing of meekness. This beatitude challenges our cultural norms that often exalt assertiveness and domination. Jesus presents a different perspective, a divine perspective, where humility and gentleness...  Read More

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. " Matthew 5:5 ESV In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins with a profound statement that challenges our natural inclinations and societal norms. He declares, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." How can mourning lead to blessing? How can sorrow bring comfort?Jesus addresses a more profound truth beyond mere sorrow o...  Read More

"And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  " Matthew 5:1-3 NKJV In the opening of His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins with a profound declaration of blessing that challenges our natural understanding of happi...  Read More

"You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” - 2nd Corinthians 9:7God is more concerned with your heart than with your money. He is far more interested in your attitude than in the amount. ‌The amount you give doesn’t matter to God; ‌‌he’s interested in your attitude behind your amount.The...  Read More

"When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life." - Genesis 17:1 NLTEl Shaddai means God Almighty. ‌It is also translated as the Almighty God or the All-Sufficient One. ‌The root word is shad, which means “breast.” ‌Its focus is on nourishment with the analogy of a mother nursing a baby.Researc...  Read More

"He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.” - Exodus 15:26It is the plan and purpose of God that you be healed. God wants you well, He wants you healed, and He wants you whole in every ...  Read More

"Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means “the Lord is my banner”). - Exodus 17:15 NLTBanners are important throughout history. ‌Recently, I took my family to an event at the arena where our local professional hockey team plays. ‌In the arena, I noticed three championship banners, ‌one for each championship the hockey team had won.‌Banners show who you represent and who yo...  Read More

"And Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and named it Yahweh-Shalom (which means “the Lord is peace”). The altar remains in Ophrah in the land of the clan of Abiezer to this day.- Judges 6:24 NLTWhen Gideon is first mentioned in Scripture, we find him hiding from the Midianites in a winepress. In this winepress, God refers to Gideon as a Mighty Warrior and instructs him to save the people of I...  Read More

The Names of God Series: Jehovah-Jireh and Our Faith Journey"And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, "In the Mount of the Lord, it shall be provided."- Genesis 22:14 NKJVThis scripture introduces us to a new name, Jehovah Jireh. Jehovah Jireh means the Lord will provide. Another definition is the Lord who sees ahead and makes provision.In Genesis...  Read More

Embracing Lordship: Experiencing God as Adonai"But Abram replied, “O Sovereign Lord, what good are all your blessings when I don’t even have a son? Since you’ve given me no children, Eliezer of Damascus, a servant in my household, will inherit all my wealth.’' -Genesis 15:2 NLTIn this scripture, we are introduced to a new name, Adonai. Adonai is the Sovereign Lord; He is the God who rules.God prom...  Read More

"God said to Moses, “I am who I am." This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’'-Exodus 3:14 NIVIn this scripture, "I am who I am" is translated as "I will be who I will be." ‌It is also translated; "I am the existing one."Elohim is God’s creative name. It is God’s powerful name. Jehovah is God’s personal name. It is God’s self-revealing name.‌When Moses asked God fo...  Read More

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."-Genesis 1:1 NKJVThe word used for God in this verse is the word Elohim. Elohim means the Strong and Powerful God. He is the Strong Creator God.The VERY first verse in Scripture reveals an essential characteristic of our heavenly Father - the Creator. This is our first impression of him, and it starts by telling us He’s a creator.First impr...  Read More