Category Archives: Jews

The Truth Sets Us Free!

Posted on January 10, 2015 by sonflowerranch

The voices haunt me sometimes. Oh no, not that kind of voices. Voices that mock me, reminding me that I am a mess, an idiot, worthless. Anyone else struggle with the voices? When you hear them day after day, it … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, Angels, Colossians, Creation, Death, Faith, Forgiveness, Genesis, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heaven, Hebrews, Hell, History, Holy Spirit, Hope, Isaiah, January 2015, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jews, John, Joy, Lies, Life, Love, Luke, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Others, Peace, Prayer, Psalms, Redeemer, Revelation, Romans, Salvation, Satan, Self, Sin Nature, The Curse, The Fall of Man, The Father, The Gospel, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, Titus, Worth | 3 Comments

Shackled By the Past?

Posted on March 11, 2014 by sonflowerranch

” ‘Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.’ ” ~ Acts 23:1b These words were spoken by Paul, as he began his testimony before the chief priests and Jewish council. Paul, formerly … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Acts, Church, Faith, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Galatians, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Word, Grace, Heart, Hebrews, History, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Jews, Joy, Life, Love, March 2014, Men, Mind, Obedience, Others, Paul, Peace, Philippians, Prayer, Repentance, Salvation, Satan, Saul, Shepherd, Sin Nature, The Gospel, The Past | Leave a comment

Believing Without Seeing

Posted on February 8, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Hello. Just call me Thomas. Doubting Thomas. Why? Because I want to see what Jesus is doing, I want to touch the works of His hands, and I want to know that He is doing what He said He will … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Disciples, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, February 2014, Friends, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Isaiah, Jesus, Jews, John, Life, Love, Men, Mercy, Mind, The Future, The Way, Thomas, Waiting on the Lord | 1 Comment

Has No One Condemned You?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Most Jewish religious leaders were offended by Jesus and His claims to be equal with God. They plotted and schemed, devising ways to seize Him and have Him killed. But they had to get the timing just right, for they … Continue reading →

Posted in Commandments, Condemnation, Death, Exodus, Fear, Forgiveness, God, God's Word, Grace, Healing, Heart, Holy Spirit, January 2014, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jews, John, Love, Men, Mercy, Moses, Others, Pharisees, Romans, Salvation, Stone tablets | Leave a comment

Hard-Hearted Shepherds

Posted on November 26, 2013 by sonflowerranch

How many times do we watch and wait for someone else to mess up? Why do we do that? Is it resentment or jealousy, assuming the other person thinks they are better than us, and we are hoping they aren’t? … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Anger, Demons, God, God's Word, Hatred, Healing, Heart, Jealousy, Jesus, Jews, Love, Love one another, Mark, Men, Mind, November 2013, Pharisees, Satan, Shepherd | 3 Comments

Scandalous Grace

Posted on October 28, 2013 by sonflowerranch

I finished my study through the Old Testament and am now reading in the New Testament (or New Covenant). What perfect timing, to be studying the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus in these weeks leading up to Christmas. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathsheba, David, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heart, Holy Spirit, Jericho, Jesus, Jews, Joseph, Judah, Love, Mary, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Obedience, October 2013, Rahab, Ruth, Sin Nature, Tamar | Leave a comment

In The Shepherd’s Hand

Posted on July 18, 2013 by sonflowerranch

“For thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My sheep and seek them out. As a shepherd cares for his herd in the day when he is among his scattered sheep, so I will care for … Continue reading →

Posted in Consequences, Ezekiel, Faith, Family, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, History, Israel, Jesus, Jews, John, Judah, July 2013, Men, Salvation, Shepherd, The Temple | Leave a comment

A Day In Your Courts

Posted on January 9, 2013 by sonflowerranch

“How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God… How blessed are those who dwell … Continue reading →

Posted in Commandments, Daniel, Exodus, Faith, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, Holy Spirit, January 2013, Jews, Joy, Nebuchadnezzar, Obedience, Praises, Psalms, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego | Leave a comment

Hell Broke Loose…But Is Not Victorious

Posted on December 15, 2012 by sonflowerranch

“Then Herod secretly called the magi, and ascertained from them the time the star appeared…and lo, the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them, until it came and stood over where the Child was….And they … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Christmas, December 2012, Egypt, Family, God, Grace, Heaven, Hell, Herod, History, Hope, Jesus, Jews, Joseph, Joy, Love, Luke, Magi, Matthew, Mercy, Obedience, Peace, Sacrifice, The Truth | Leave a comment

It Will Come Back On Him

Posted on September 21, 2012 by sonflowerranch

“Be careful what you wish for.” Have you heard that before? Imagine if some of our thoughts and feelings during our weak, angry moments came true. Watch out! Look at what happened to Haman in the book of Esther. Hatred … Continue reading →

Posted in Consequences, Esther, God, Hatred, History, Jews, Pride, Satan, September 2012, Sin Nature | 4 Comments