Nourishment in the Desert

I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for Your commandments. Psalm 119:131  NASB Panted – Decades ago I started writing Today’s Word.  At times it seems like yesterday.  I’ve just scratched the surface of the text.  After a few years of writing, I thought I needed a business card.  The one I created was a…

Choosing the Right Word

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”  Matthew 5:6 NASB Righteousness– Let’s have a conversation about the process of converting language from one culture to another.  It’s not just the translation of the words that matters.  It’s the way the language fits into the patterns of living when the worldview changes. …

Assay Exam

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.  Matthew 5:6  ESV Hunger and thirst – Are we starving for God?  It’s not an easy question to answer.  We are inclined to say “Yes” as soon as we hear the question but maybe we need a deeper look into ourselves…