He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the Lord's delight is in those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love.Psalm 147:10-11 When a crisis hits our lives, our first inclination is to do whatever it takes to fix it. We push into … Continue reading Four Ways God Is At Work In The Valley
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Knowing Where To Find Our Worth
When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers - the moon and the stars you set in place - what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Yet you made them only a little lower than God and crowned … Continue reading Knowing Where To Find Our Worth
For The Souls That Thirst
"O, God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water." Psalm 63:1 What does David mean in this Psalm when he speaks of a parched and weary land where there is no … Continue reading For The Souls That Thirst
God Hates It When We Use Injustice To Pursue Justice
When we think about injustice, we often think more about what we personally hate as opposed to what God hates. True, biblical justice isn't defined by our personal likes and dislikes, but by the righteous character of God. According to God, we are all guilty of injustice. No person makes it through his or her … Continue reading God Hates It When We Use Injustice To Pursue Justice
His Death, My Life
Western Christianity And The Sin Of Esau
Esau has been on my mind a lot lately. Maybe he seems a strange person to be giving much thought to, but I think Esau has an important warning for us today.If you remember, he is famous for selling his birthright for a pot of stew (Genesis 25:29-34). The birthright of a family's eldest son … Continue reading Western Christianity And The Sin Of Esau
There Is A Way Christians Harm Their Witness, But It’s Not Their Vote
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. John 13:34-35 If you spend any time at all on social media, especially around an election cycle, … Continue reading There Is A Way Christians Harm Their Witness, But It’s Not Their Vote
I Like To Sit Among The Trees
We Are To Do What Is Right Even When The World Is All Wrong
Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting … Continue reading We Are To Do What Is Right Even When The World Is All Wrong
God Has Told Us What Is Good and What He Requires
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 ESV In the book of Micah, God's people in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah had turned away from Him as was evidenced by their … Continue reading God Has Told Us What Is Good and What He Requires
