Tag Archives: Glory

Did you know you are completely supplied for successful living?  If you know Jesus Christ as your deliverer, that is a truth to live on! “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory ...

The Hebrew word for glory comes from the root word kabad, meaning: “to be heavy, to be honored, to be made heavy, be honored, enjoy honor, be made abundant, to get oneself glory or honor, gain glory.” Oddly, that doesn’t resonate with our typical translation of glory when we read ...

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6:6 For many years, I have read this verse as: “Godliness + Contentment = the key to abundant living”. Recently, I began glimpsing another understanding:  Being content with godliness is the pinnacle of prosperity–the primary purpose of our lives.  Doesn’t ...

There are a few scriptures that trouble me.  One is found in Matthew 7:14. But the gate to life is very narrow. The road that leads there is so hard to follow that only a few people find it. Another, following the same theme is found just a few verses ...

We see the words in Scripture.  We hear them used in songs.  We have had people pray the words over us when we are going through the trials of life.  And we use them ourselves when we cannot find the words to say. Our Refuge and Strength.  Such powerful words, ...