by Mary Ann Rabanes | Jan 19, 2022 | Word of the Day
HARVEST – an accumulated store or productive result; the consequence of an effort or activity A spiritual harvest is the result of God’s work in the heart of man. It is clear from the parable of the seed and the sower that some people’s hearts are good soil; when the...
by Mary Ann Rabanes | Jan 18, 2022 | Word of the Day
FEAST – something that gives unusual or abundant enjoyment; a sumptuous entertainment or meal for many guests Feasts represent a conjunction of two spiritual states. We are, for instance, called on to bring our external lives – what we do and think on a day-to-day...
by Mary Ann Rabanes | Jan 17, 2022 | Word of the Day
DEVOTION – religious fervor; an act of prayer or private worship; earnest attachment to a cause, person; loyalty and love or care for someone or something The sincere believer knows that God wants His people to draw near to Him with true and pure hearts, and that’s...
by Mary Ann Rabanes | Jan 16, 2022 | Word of the Day
FORTITUDE – strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage We develop fortitude as we walk with Christ, following His commands, refusing to turn to the left or the right (Proverbs 4:27), and letting His Word be the...
by Mary Ann Rabanes | Jan 15, 2022 | Word of the Day
PIETY – dutifulness in religion; reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations Historically and technically, piety still indicates the quality of being holy, religiously devout, or reverent. Piety implies aspects of reverence, external action, and...
by Mary Ann Rabanes | Jan 14, 2022 | Word of the Day
SORROW – a cause of grief or sadness; the expression of grief, sadness, disappointment, or the like There are two kinds of sorrow. Godly sorrow leads to a change in our thinking, our actions and our lives. It puts us in the right attitude so we can repent. Worldly...