We know all things are possible for God (see footnote)… but, there are two exceptions. Technically, these two things are not impossible for God. It is just His divine order that prevents Him from br...  Read More

The cedars of Lebanon were very important in the building of Solomon’s Temple. This is a great example of a Jewish king (Solomon) and a Gentile king (Hiram) working together to give glory to God by b...  Read More

God’s overall purpose is to express Himself through love. God created mankind so that He could love us, and the world so that He would have a place and the provision through which to love us. ...  Read More

Throughout history, people have been running away from the voice of God. Exodus 20:21 The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was. Today, God is raising up a ...  Read More

Shabbat Shalom,Favor From a Fooled PhilistineBy David HarwoodDavid was on the run seeking shelter from Saul. He was desperate. How desperate was he? Desperate enough to seek protection in the land of ...  Read More

Come to think of it, the Hebrew word “Havu” translated as “ascribe” is not the usual word for “give” (which is Ten, or Noten), but - as a matter of perspective, come. It is an imperative form of “giv...  Read More

Wait a minute… there is one thing that God has refused to give Himself, a willing human heart. From the beginning, God has insisted that we have free will. Each of us must choose, and life is full o...  Read More

Psalms Psalm 28:9 – Part 15Shalom,Psalm 28:9 Save Your people, bless Your inheritance, shepherd them and carry them forever.The closing Hebrew phrase to Psalm 28 is “V’Nas’em Ad-HaOlam,” meaning “And ...  Read More

The two primary responsibilities of a shepherd are to provide direction (rod) and protection (staff) for his sheep. We, as His sheep, need to willingly place ourselves under His loving command. ...  Read More

The act of “blessing” in Hebrew has a meaning of “bending the knee.” It is the act of bowing down. We don’t want God to “bow down” to us, but we would love for Him to stop and give us His attention....  Read More

Today, we’re meditating on the first part, “Save Your people!” Tomorrow we will deal with the rest of the verse (as the Lord allows). ...  Read More

Favor Foolishly RefusedBy David HarwoodThere was a wealthy man named Nabal. He was known for his arrogance and for his wife, Abigail. Here are their descriptions. Note the contrast.The man’s name was ...  Read More