The principle of sweetness also applies to the spiritual life. Did you know the English word “sweet” appears almost 100 times in the Bible? We don’t think of Scripture as talking much about sweetness, but it does. The Hebrew word is sometimes translated (especially in the first five books of the Old Testament) as “pleasing” or “soothing” instead of “sweet”—referring to the pleasing aroma of the sacrifices made to God. ...
Read MoreWhen I was a student at seminary, several professors had “legendary” reputations among the students. One who earned that mantel, and wore it justifiably, was Dr. S. Lewis Johnson, professor of Greek and New Testament. He was a favorite among students for many reasons. For one, he was a distinguished Southern gentleman—he was sure the Garden of Eden was somewhere in the low country of South Carolina near his beloved ...
Read MoreIf your spouse came with an owner’s manual, what helpful bits of information would you like to know?
Read MoreI don’t know how many couples I’ve led through premarital counseling, but this I do know: I have never heard a young couple say, “Pastor, we want to have a bad marriage; we want to be unhappy; we don’t want our marriage to last.” I wince at the absurdity of such words. Who would plan such a marriage? No one that I have known or heard of.
Read MoreThe spiritual life is like a journey and there are specific tools and resources that will help you have a successful trip. David Jeremiah presents 7 tools that will help you grow closer to God while journeying toward God.
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