God’s Blessings – Giver, Taker, or Both?

God’s Blessings – Giver, Taker, or Both?

I (God) have removed my protection and my peace from them—taken away my loving-kindness and my mercies. [Jeremiah 16:5, TLB / parenthesis added] God gives bountiful blessings and favor; yet, He also removes. When a child disobeys or throws a tantrum, they may end up...
Do You Restrict Jesus in Your Life?

Do You Restrict Jesus in Your Life?

So they bound (restricted) Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate.  (Mark 15:1b) Jesus — the Creator of everything — being bound. When I read the story of Jesus’ arrest before His crucifixion, the words “they bound Jesus” jump off the page. Think about...
My Not-So-Spiritual Tantrum

My Not-So-Spiritual Tantrum

Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask...