Psalm 25:4-5 ESV “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Never Rock the Boat? Why is it important that we know the ways of the Lord? … Continue reading Teach Me, Lord, Your Ways
“The Shack” Review
I admit that I have not personally read the book "The Shack," nor have I seen the movie by the same name, and I don't intend to, so this review is not mine. But, ever since the book came out in 2007, I believe it was, I have heard many people talking about the book, … Continue reading “The Shack” Review
Sing of His Strength
Those Who Work Evil Psalm 59:1-5 (ESV) “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no … Continue reading Sing of His Strength
Revealed Through the Spirit
God Revealed to Us 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 ESV “’What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him’— “these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a … Continue reading Revealed Through the Spirit
God Prepared for Us
Without Lofty Speech 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 ESV “And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and … Continue reading God Prepared for Us
But, the Lord Delivered Us
The following is a passage of scripture from the Old Covenant Relationship God had with his people Israel, of that time. Not all of it applies to us today, but much of it does. So, we can still learn from it, and we can glean the New Testament parallels from this passage of scripture, too. … Continue reading But, the Lord Delivered Us
Like Breathing
Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 6:4 NIV “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” At the time this was written, who was the Israel being referred to? They were the Jews, who were God’s chosen people at that time in history. To apply this to today, who would this be talking to? … Continue reading Like Breathing
In The Day of Trouble
Lord, Be Gracious Psalm 86:1-7 ESV Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day. Gladden the soul … Continue reading In The Day of Trouble
Where Are They All?
An Original Work / January 30, 2020 Where are all the children? Where’s the laughter and the joy? Where’s the smiles and the twinkling eyes Of the girls and of the boys? Where’s the sunshine, moon and stars That once shone, oh so bright? Where’s the hugs and kisses of the mamas As they tell … Continue reading Where Are They All?
Torrents of Ungodliness
Saved from My Enemies Psalm 18:1-6 NASB “I love You, O Lord, my strength.” The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, … Continue reading Torrents of Ungodliness
Run With It 