Study method In Bible study on Thursday, we talked about the Hebrew word, Pardes. It is used by rabbis as an acronym for how to understand scripture. The four parts of Pardes are P’shat, Remez, Dirash, and Sod. P’shat—the meaning of the story on a surface level. Remez— the symbolic meaning, the bigger idea behind… Continue reading The Weeping Prophet
In my last four posts, I talked about quieting our minds as we enter a time of prayer and devotion, getting prepared for our time with Jesus, expecting God to respond when we pray, and how to be persistent and consistent in our prayer and devotional life. This week we will talk about why we… Continue reading Thy Will Be Done
Charles H. Spurgeon once said, “A Bible that is falling apart, usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” He is on to something. I remember when I was young, about to move out of my parent’s house, I found an old bible. The pages were torn on the edges, creased, and filled with notations in the… Continue reading Ragged Bibles and calloused Knees
When it comes to having a thriving prayer and devotional life, consistency is key. Even if you are struggling with a delayed answer or an answer you don’t understand. The best thing you can do is keep praying. “Pray without ceasing” as 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us. There are many hindrances to a consistent prayer… Continue reading Forever Praying
Make it your own. Before diving into your quiet time with Jesus, you will need to make sure that you have all the things you need, so you can get the most out of your time with Jesus. There is nothing worse than getting comfortable and deep in prayer only to hear the Lord speak… Continue reading Prepared and Expecting
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