When I read the Old Testament (and from what history I know), I think “What is man, that thou art mindful of him?” (Psalm 8:4 KJV). Mankind has been a mess from the beginning, and we still are. So was the woman at the well who was surprised when Jesus asked her for a drink of water. She would have willingly given him a drink, but he offered something better, Living Water. Our LORD is mindful of each one of us. If we are mindful of him, he will give us the Water of Life.
Come let us learn of this water which will quench our spiritual thirst.
There is nothing like 90 to 100 degree temperatures to create a desire to drink a nice tall glass of ice cold water to quench thirst. Yet, sometimes we ignore our thirst or choose to drink something less effective and healthful to quench that thirst. ...more
What is meant by “streams of living water will flow from within” those who believe in Jesus? ...more
An azalea bush was planted many years ago at the edge of our deck. The bush is in my line of sight through the window above my kitchen sink. ...more
The Holy Spirit is given to those who eagerly desire the spiritual gifts God wants to give us. ... more
I, like many others, lived the first nearly twenty years of my Christian life without being taught in what way the Holy Spirit is our Helper, as Jesus promised. I caught glimpses of Jesus' teaching in the Scriptures; but I was too distracted by trying to measure up to the "church's" doctrines, rules and expectations to really understand the biblical teaching. ...more
June 2022,
Volume 21 Issue 05
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