Psalm 61:2 Many times my heart has felt faint, consumed by discouragement and fear. And it’s during those times when praying and drawing nearer to God is a necessity. Because the Lord is our "higher Rock", our unshakable foundation that will never fail. No matter what is going on in this fallen world, God goes… Continue reading September 23rd – Psalm 61:2
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September 12th – Psalm 32:1
Psalm 32:1 Many Christians struggle with forgiveness. We understand the concept in our heads, but fail to receive it in our hearts. And often times, we are far more willing to extend forgiveness to others then we are to ourselves. Needlessly we carry around the burden of guilt, shame, and pain. We fear our sin… Continue reading September 12th – Psalm 32:1
September 6th – Psalm 2:5
Psalm 2:5 When we think about countries that persecute Christians, America isn’t usually the first to pop up in your mind. And while it’s far from the worst, the mistreatment of believers is getting progressively worse. Whether we are slandered, mocked, or “canceled”, intolerance for followers of Christ is wearing thin. Yet we needn’t fear… Continue reading September 6th – Psalm 2:5
To Him Goes The Glory – 2 Samuel 20:1-24:25
2 Samuel 20:1-24:25 In the final chapters of 2 Samuel, David’s reign as the King of Israel is nearing its end. David was a shepherd, warrior, hero, king, psalmist, and a sinner. And through it all he never lost his faith or his desire to live for the Lord. Now in his final years, he… Continue reading To Him Goes The Glory – 2 Samuel 20:1-24:25
July 24th – Psalm 16:9
Psalm 16:9 Not all fear is bad. There is the healthy fear that helps keep us from harm. And the fear of the Lord which is the, “beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7) But far too often the fear that fills us is the kind that keeps us stuck under the thumb of the Enemy. King… Continue reading July 24th – Psalm 16:9
There Must Be Some Mistaken – Jeremiah 1
Jeremiah 1 Jeremiah, often called the weeping prophet, was the author of the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations. The son of Hilkiah, Jeremiah was a Levitical priest from the small village of Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. The Lord called Jeremiah to deliver prophecies to the unrepentant people of Judah. He warned them of… Continue reading There Must Be Some Mistaken – Jeremiah 1
Focused On His Goodness – James 1
When each day brings with it new stories of violence, atrocities, and horrors, it’s getting harder to find the good in the world. I often find myself crying out, “Why God? Why did you allow this to happen?” During the time of James, the scattered Jewish Christians shared these same feelings. Tired of the injustice,… Continue reading Focused On His Goodness – James 1
June 21st – Psalm 46:10
Psalm 46:10 Living in a busy world comes with its share of anxiety. But our stress doesn’t have to turn into distress. When God is our source of strength, we can “be still” and rest in Him. The phrase “be still”, comes from the Hebrew word, “raphah.” Translated it means to relax, cause yourselves to… Continue reading June 21st – Psalm 46:10
June 15th – Psalm 95:8
Psalm 95:8 The book of Exodus tells of the travels of the Israelites as they fled Egypt. Through their forty year journey, the people witnessed many miracles of God in His divine care for them. Yet they still grumbled against Him. In spite of all the Lord provided, the people became faithless and their hearts… Continue reading June 15th – Psalm 95:8
June 13th – Psalm 4:8
Psalm 4:8 Experts recommend getting 7-9 hours of sleep a day. Yet for many a good nights sleep is an elusive goal. So no wonder a reported 9 million Americans take prescription drugs to help them fall asleep. And 50 to 70 million people in America suffer from one or several sleep disorders. David had… Continue reading June 13th – Psalm 4:8
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