Experiencing the Manifold Grace of God
This week, we're studying Jehovah Mekoddishkem, the LORD Who Sanctifies You, and Jehovah Tsidkenu, the LORD our Righteousness. These are two of my favorite names of God as they directly relate to our relationship with a holy God and how we live the Christian life. Jehovah Mekkoddishkem is first seen in Exodus 31:13 which says, [...]
Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing, stealing our senses all away! I love how this Christmas hymn written in 1728 associates Jesus with a "goodly fragrance." Ephesians 5:1-2 says, "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering [...]
Today is April 26, 2017 and I am reminded of the old saying, "April Showers Bring May Flowers." After the harsh winter when everything has died, and after enduring the relentless spring rain, suddenly new life emerges and hope of summer is here at last! I'm thinking God must have designed the seasons to give [...]
It's been a while since I've been here! My dad passed away six months ago now and the Lord has been working in my heart to post again. Whatever circumstance you find yourself in today, I want to encourage you to look UP! "Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights [...]
The last three months have been the hardest of my life. My dad, Wayne Barber, whom I loved and adored, became ill and went home to be with Jesus two weeks ago on August 29, 2016. He was only 73 years old. There is not enough space here to fully express what he meant to [...]
"We do not know what to do, but we are looking to You for help" (2 Chronicles 20:12 NLT). Ah, Jehoshaphat! I had forgotten about him until I ran across his story in 2 Chronicles, and what an encouragement it was. Let me set the stage for you. 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 says: After this, the [...]
Have you been persuaded by God? I was nine years old. Growing up as a pastor's daughter (Wayne Barber), there were many times I "prayed the prayer" because I had so much truth poured into me at an early age. But at the age of nine, that's when I remember kneeling down beside my dad by [...]
Simply Persuaded 