But You, O God, are my King from of old; You bring salvation upon the earth. --Psalm 74:12 …
On the Cusp of a New Year
What will the new year bring? Things I see coming: The graduation of my youngest child from high school My parents 50th wedding anniversary An empty nest A new book published Things that seem likely: A …
A Sunday Psalm
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on Your laws. I hold fast to Your statutes, O Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of Your commands, for You have set my heart free. --Psalm 119:30-32 …
A Sunday Psalm
My mouth will tell of Your righteousness, of Your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim Your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim You righteousness, Yours alone. --Psalm …
Rehearsing God’s Provision
Ever notice how many times in the Bible the history of God's provision for Israel is rehearsed? It's something God meant for His people to do to remind them that when they met difficulty in the past, God was there but also to …
Abram and Job
While my favorite way to read Scripture is still straight through from Genesis to Revelation, I do like to shake it up sometimes and get a different perspective with a different reading plan. This year I've chosen to read …
A Sunday Psalm
For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings? In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; He is more awesome than all who surround Him. O Lord God Almighty, …
A Sunday Psalm
For the Lord takes delight in His people, He crowns the humble with salvation. Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds. --Psalm 149:4-5 …
A Sunday Psalm
But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. For surely, O Lord, You bless the righteous; You surround them with …
The Manna of Peace
Does God ever speak to you simply in the text of a sermon? I mean, you hear the text, look down at the words in your Bible, and wham! The Holy Spirit gives you a sermon that is completely independent of the preacher's mouth. …