What does it mean to mourn? The word mourn in Greek can mean to lament, feel guilt, bewail, and grieve (both the feeling of grief and the act of grief). Throughout Scripture it is connected with weeping, wailing, repenting and loss. To mourn is derived from the Greek word pentheo which Strongs tells me bears the following definition: properly, […]
Poor In Spirit (survivor songs #1)
As we begin this series on mourning, I want to take you back to a time when Jesus actually wore flesh and blood, and felt and lived among us. Head back in your mind to a time when the crowds who followed Jesus were intensely human, all needy with foibles and tempers and aches and wounded hearts. Imagine with me. It […]
Survivor Songs: Introducing New October Series
“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 Join me and eleven guest bloggers as we explore the concept of mourning over the next 31 Days, as we tread a well-worn path straight towards Jesus’ heart. Sundays and weekdays will include raw, beautiful stories, deep studies of Scripture, and meaningful encouragement. Saturdays […]
Sand: thoughts on change and how we grow
To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour. – William Blake My heart has been broken a dozen times this evening; broken, restored, broken again. The heavy things of life laid anchor, pulling my self-ship to […]
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