Consume the word – Household Words:

Be Careful What You Consume—With Your Mind. Colossians 2:8

Remember the kosher dietary laws—telling the Hebrews what they can and cannot put in their mouths? There are similar rules for our minds. We are not supposed to just open up and swallow everything. “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, accordingContinue reading “Be Careful What You Consume—With Your Mind. Colossians 2:8”

AN ACQUIRED TASTE. Ezekiel 3:2-3.

“Liver again? No!” “Keep eating it. It’s an acquired taste.” “…But radishes are too hot to put on salads.” “You’ll be fine. It’s an acquired taste.” “…How can anyone eat sardines? They smell awful.” “It’s an acquired taste.” Some things are good from the start. Babies love milk, whipped bananas, and apple sauce. But manyContinue reading “AN ACQUIRED TASTE. Ezekiel 3:2-3.”

COME TO THE FEAST! Jeremiah 15:16.

We know hunger and thirst. Most Americans do not know hunger the way the world’s truly poor know it. But everyone has been hungry. Can you remember the last time? Can you remember the satisfaction of finally eating? Bible readers over the centuries have known hunger well, living through wars and famines, and in desertsContinue reading “COME TO THE FEAST! Jeremiah 15:16.”

Feed Yourself the Word of God: Eat Every Day. Jeremiah 15:16

Are you consuming the Word of God? Ask yourself—are you feeding your spirit, or letting it starve? You have to eat every day. Your words were found and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I am called by your name. Jeremiah 15:16. Key verseContinue reading “Feed Yourself the Word of God: Eat Every Day. Jeremiah 15:16”