Tag: God’s power

Moonset in PV

We’ve been staying with Sherry’s Dad, her sister, and our nephew for nearly two weeks. It was like being “home” again, because we had lived here for five years previously. Palos Verdes, California, is one of my favorite places in the world: pristine beaches, rugged cliffs, expansive ocean views, and cool ocean breezes. The best thing though, is being with people you love. We got to spend some quality time with family, and also visit old friends. Life is good.

Tags God's creation, God's power

Health & Healing

My Better Half

I’ve learned over the years to listen to my wife. Sherry is what Proverbs 31 calls a virtuous woman, and that includes her being filled with wisdom. After completing a full marathon last year, I was thinking of doing it again. But Sherry recommended I cut back a little. The upside is that I didn’t have to run up to the top of a small mountain and could stay pretty level. Today I enjoyed—really enjoyed—running the Coeur D’Alene Half Marathon. The weather was perfect, the view along the lake was reminiscent of visiting the Sea of Galilee, and there were plenty of wonderful people to meet and encourage along the run.

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Holy Spirit

Filled with the Holy Spirit

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date June 16, 2023
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A Christian friend had a good question today regarding the holy spirit not being given “by measure” to Jesus Christ in John 3:34 and 35. Here’s what it says.

John 3:34,35:
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

John the Baptist is talking here about his cousin, Jesus the Christ. What does it mean that God doesn’t give the spirit “by measure” to Jesus?

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Following the Lord Jesus Christ

Following the Lord Jesus Christ: #34 God Has Visited His People

Post author By Sherry Slavit
Post date January 9, 2023
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Last time, we rejoiced to hear about the healing of the centurion’s servant in Capernaum. We did not actually see him healed because Jesus did not even have to go to the centurion’s home! He simply “spoke the word” and the beloved servant was healed.

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Following the Lord Jesus Christ

Following the Lord Jesus Christ: #21 Teaching with Authority

Post author By Sherry Slavit
Post date June 25, 2021
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Accompanied by Peter, Andrew, James, and John, Jesus began to teach the good news. We follow them into Capernaum to listen in.

Mark 1:21,22:
Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.
And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Tags casting out evil spirits, God's power, God's Word

Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 97

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date January 5, 2021
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Click here to read PSALM 97 in poetic form.

Background

Psalm 97 is the eighth in the Numbers Book of the Psalms, which goes to Psalm 106. God’s rest is a major theme of these 17 Psalms, and in this specific Psalm, God gives His people a new song to sing.

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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 93

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date December 9, 2020
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Click here to read PSALM 93 in poetic form

Tags David's throne, God's power

Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 59

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date May 16, 2020
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Click here to read PSALM 59 in poetic form.

Background

This Psalm has the title “Michtam,” which literally means an engraving. Psalms 56 through 60 all begin with this title. It is first seen in its only other occurrence—Psalm 16. All six of these titles deal with the Messiah’s death and resurrection.

Tags dogs, enemies, God's power

Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 55

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date May 5, 2020
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Click here to read PSALM 55 in poetic form.

Background

This Psalm has the title “Maschil,” which means instruction. Psalm 55 is separated into three sections, each separated with the Hebrew term “Selah,” which means to pause. Some Bible teachers say this connected the truths that come before and after the term. It has a closing subscript “To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim,” which means “a dove flying through faraway Terebinth trees.” This could refer to David’s many wanderings through the wilderness, fleeing from his enemies. Compare verses 6 and 7 of this Psalm: “And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness.”

Tags betrayal, God's power, prayer

Jesus Christ

God’s Love: Making Jesus Christ Lord–Part 3, Knowing Him

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date June 19, 2019
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gods love 3 hairgirl — Together in Australia

As the manager of “Wooly World” at the Toorak Hotel shopping plaza in Melbourne, Australia, I met a lot of men and women looking for high-end sheepskin garments. The most shocking experience of my sales life happened there in 1982.

Tags God's power, holy spirit, Lord