Essays in Ephesians #20, Part 1
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, Ephesians 3: 7 – […]
Let Us Adore Him
I was drawn into deeper, fuller worship of Jesus as I wrote about adoring our Lord.
Essays in Ephesians #19
. . . what was unknown to the sons of men in other generations has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Ephesians 3:5-6 The […]
Abide in Me
When evils hit the world news and scenes of unjust suffering hit our eyes and hurt in our heart, it is hard to identify all our feelings.
Essays in Ephesians #18
Ephesians! Remember? You already know God’s given me a special grace—one just for you.
Essays in Ephesians #17
Can you identify with imprisonment—for any reason? If not in jail, have you ever felt caged in by illness or depression, a limiting job or a controlling system? Do you know…
A Poem from Pursuit 2: Creation
Creation* One uttered Word— and the nothing— emptier than any vacuum, darker than all empty nights— burst into blinding, melting, hot, explosive, light— From Love’s unerring faith— beginnings came. Songs sang. Inside God’s pulsing heart, through eons of slow change, Love’s steady flame burned on, His plans securely framed. Under that first spoken Word now […]
A Poem from Pursuit 1: Diamond Dust
Diamond Dust * Late one cold gray winter afternoon, two sundogs shone in the western sky. As I watched, my gaze became transfixed on their rich warm color against the barren background. Thoughts returned of a lost friendship. It was an untimely love which I smothered and cut off. My choice was difficult. In hindsight, it was […]
Oil in our Lamps
Oil is a Bible symbol for the Holy Spirit. Whenever the text reads anoint, anointed or anointing, it refers to the oil of the Holy Spirit that is rubbed or poured on a person’s physical body. The actual or literal oil is always olive oil. In the natural, olive oil is valuable for food, for fuel, for illumination, […]
Nature Notes
What are my Nature Notes? When I send friends, family and a few others emails about new posts on Given Word Now, I usually…
The Glory of God
Around 1440 B.C., in an unusual mountain top encounter, God gave a man named Moses exact instructions on how to build…
