Gift of the Giver (3)

You have granted me life and goodness; and Your care has guarded my spirit. Job 10:12  NASB Care – Be very careful with this one.  “It has been said of this verb, which occurs more than three hundred times in the ot; ‘There is probably no other Hebrew verb that has caused translators as much trouble…

True Religion (2)

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. James 1:26 ESV Rodney Baker has contributed several TW’s on Religion while I am in South Africa. Religious  – Now James provides the solution to the riddle. What is it to truly fear God?…

Once or Twice

 . . . she heard that the LORD had taken note of His people and given them food.  Ruth 1:6  JPS Had taken note – Once or twice in life it’s nice to hear something from the Lord.  Two times is the extent of direct mention of God in the story of Ruth.  Yes, the…