I was writing an acquaintance who has relatives going astray, and she came to me because my face kept coming to mind as she was praying about it. Interesting how God does that sometimes. I’ve been in a similar situation as she’s in, so I told her what God gave me to say to my… Continue reading God’s Love
Author: Batel
Batel (בַּתְאֵל) = Hebrew for "daughter of God."
Standing Like David
It is getting more difficult to keep your footing on the Rock during today’s cultural storms. One thing I really like about the following video is that it points out that God hasn’t changed; historic Christianity is still a stable stance, even though there are movements within the churches that are straying from the Bible… Continue reading Standing Like David
What’s the Reason for Your Hope?
One of the best outlines I’ve heard for the reason for our hope: Transcript found here: https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/a-living-hope-through-the-resurrection-of-jesus-christ
“Have To,” or “Get To?”
Leviticus 23 lists God’s festivals. Verses 1 and 2 say, “Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to the Israelites, and say to them, “The festivals of Yahweh that you shall proclaim are holy assemblies; these are my appointed times.”‘” (LEB) Then, the festivals are named and described. At the top of the list is… Continue reading “Have To,” or “Get To?”
Learn to Love Him in the Mundane
This video below contains so much of what I’ve been saying lately. Melissa Dougherty has a saying about the desire to have experiences in your Christian walk; picture it as if God is saying, “If you never have another “experience” with Me, is My Word enough for you?” Until we can say, ‘yes’ to that,… Continue reading Learn to Love Him in the Mundane
Safe Zone?
Dreams. I write about them. I have some thoughts to share. One thing to be cautious about is trying to see a meaning from God in every dream. I believe that our own brains create dreams, that Satan can whisper story elements in our sleeping ears and influence our dreams, and that God can communicate… Continue reading Safe Zone?
Teaching Moments
God sometimes teaches me through dreams. I had one of those last night. Because I remembered the most dramatic/traumatic situation the best, that’s the one dealt with first. Stay tuned for the whole dream, in other words. Also keep in mind that, in dreams, I am not always the same person I am in real… Continue reading Teaching Moments
Importance of a Name
Batel (בַּתְאֵל) = Hebrew for “daughter of God.”