by Joanne | Sep 2, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 3:8, NASB) Here is a heart-condition God requires for the fulfillment of His purposes of grace. Purity of heart simply means a state where there are no hindrances to seeing God …...
by Joanne | Feb 14, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
“If your goal is purity of heart, be prepared to be thought very odd.†(Elisabeth Elliot) Purity is defined as the condition of being pure; freedom from anything that debases, contaminates, pollutes†(dictionary.com). What does it mean to have a pure heart? This...
by Joanne | Apr 3, 2016 | Devoted Living
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8, NIV) “Purity is not innocence -it is much more than that. Purity is the result of continued spiritual harmony with God. We have to grow in purity. Our life with God may be...
by Joanne | Oct 21, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
So much takes place around a dinner table – conversation, laughter, relationships are forged, and then of course, the eating of good food. We often find Jesus gathered around a table for a meal. Sometimes it was an intimate time with the disciples. On other...
by Joanne | Aug 23, 2015 | Prayer
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10, NIV) Give me a pure heart – that I may see Thee, A humble heart – that I may hear Thee, A heart of love – that I may serve Thee, A heart of faith...