Restoring Hearts Blog

“Probably Noah did not find favor in the eyes of men. But he found grace in the eyes of the Lord, and this was honor and comfort enough.” Matthew Henry Genesis 6:8 states: “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” Favor means “a friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior.” Other synonyms include: “approval, partiality, and gracious kindness.” The next verse explains why Noah had favor with God. “Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. N

“If we will only obey, and do the task that He has placed closest to us, we will see Him.” Oswald Chambers In Exodus 35:4-9, Moses entreated the Israelites to take up an offering for the Lord, to attain materials for the building of the tabernacle. Moses was not only soliciting supplies, but also skills to build the Tent of Meeting. “From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering…” (Ex. 35:5). We find their respo

“…True sanctification is all about growing in humility, dependence, and gratitude.” Barbara R. Duguid We are born into this world in a state of dependence and if we live long enough, our last days will be reliant upon loved ones or caregivers. As Christians, we are to live humbly dependent upon God. We need God’s grace for our salvation as well as our sanctification; to live lives that are holy and pleasing to God. Sanctification is “the act of making holy. It’s the act of Go

“You wouldn’t give your child a task he couldn’t complete, and God doesn’t assign to you goals you can’t achieve. His goals for you are possible, certain and achievable. The only requirement for success is your response.” Neil Anderson Last night was the Super Bowl and although I’m not a football fan, I watched a few minutes of it. At eight o’clock though, we changed the channel to Downton Abbey since the game was such a blow out. Afterwards we switched back just in time to s