Category Archives: Write the Word

In his heart a man plans his course,but the LORD determines his steps.Proverbs 16:9 It is good to make a plan. We’ve all heard the old adage, Failing to plan is planning to fail — and often in life, it … Continue reading →

Delight yourself in the LORD andhe will give you the desires of your heart.Psalm 37:4 The name-it-and-claim-it crowd would immediately gravitate to the second part of the verse: “…he will give you the desires of your heart.” “Yes, please! Give … Continue reading →

It’s the month of chocolate hearts, pillows shaped like hearts, and Valentine cards splattered with hearts. No wonder that I’ve chosen HEART for the February Write the WORD theme – it is all around us! When I entered “heart” in … Continue reading →

…everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory…Isaiah 43:7  We began this month’s study on GLORY with this verse, as we examined the truth that each of us was created for one purpose: to glorify … Continue reading →

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”I Chronicles 16:24 “Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.”I Chronicles 16:28 “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous … Continue reading →

“I have seen you in the sanctuaryand beheld your power and your glory.”Psalm 63:2 David opens Psalm 63 by declaring who God is and who He is to him personally:   “O God, you are my God…”  Not only is He … Continue reading →

“To the Israelites the glory of the LORD looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain.”Exodus 24:17 The glory of the Lord was revealed in the Old Testament with a striking visual. The power of a consuming fire … Continue reading →

…everyone who is called by my name,whom I created for my glory.Isaiah 43:7 God created us for Himself, for His glory. It seems fitting, then, that we’ll begin the new year  by focusing on GLORY in our January Write the … Continue reading →

“…and all peoples on earthwill be blessed through you.”Genesis 12:3b God chose Abram. He plucked him up from a pagan place and gave him a new name, a new purpose, and a promise of greatness. Through Abram, God would grow … Continue reading →

Not What You Would Expect: Isaac (Not Ishmael), Genesis 17:19Jacob (not Esau), Genesis 28:14 In a Jewish patriarchal society, the first-born son is typically the expected choice for lineage and inheritance. But God’s ways are not always our ways (Isaiah … Continue reading →