God showed the people of Nineveh grace when He sent Jonah to call them to repentance. The people responded to the call with a great fast. Even the animals fasted. The king covered himself with sackcloth and ashes. Sackcloth is an expression of sorrow, repentance. It is symbolic of God's judgment. Ashes are symbolic of …
Tag: merciful
Confessions
I sat there in the confessional booth wondering if I was committing blasphemy. I was a priest, yes but I was also a man and I was doing something which the Bible says only God should be doing--forgiving sins. The only people I should be forgiving are those who have wronged me. That's what it …
Fear and Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom - Psalm 111:10 What does it mean to "fear" the Lord? Does it mean to be terrified of Him? No. It means to be in reverence of Him (to have and show the utmost respect) and who wouldn't be once they come to know Him? The psalmist actually gives us some …
Knowing God’s Will
Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. - Ephesians 5:17, NKJV How do you know what God's will is for your life? The best way to find out is to read His Word. God speaks to us through the Scriptures. My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 which says, "For I know …
I Love the Lord Because…
I love The Lord Because..."I love the Lord because he hears and answers my prayers. Because he bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I have breath! How kind the Lord is! How good he is!So merciful, this God of ours! The Lord protects those of childlike faith; I was facing death, …
Praise the Lord
"Praise the Lord, I tell myself; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, I tell myself, and never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He ransoms me from death and surrounds me with love and tender mercies. He …
Recommit to God
But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah - Psalm 3:3, 4 When I was going through a tough time because I was pregnant and unmarried, the …
Angry With God
Don't you just love it when your child decides to have a temper tantrum when you're in the supermarket, a restaurant or anywhere in public? Some of us feel embarrassed and mortified, especially when we get those "why can't she control her child?" looks. We try to deal with the situation as best as we …
Notes to Women 