I am grieved by the tone of today’s rhetoric as I am sure you are. There is so much toxic public conversation with accusation, shaming, vulgarity, you-name-it. It troubles me. Are we like the frog in the proverbial pot of water on the stove, with the temperature being raised so slowly that we did not jump out when there was still time, before we boil? Can’t we all get back to more civil engagement with each other? Colossians 3:12-15 As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.Bear with each other and…
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Blessing Of The Resurrection John 11:25
Hear God’s Word for you in John 11:25. “I am the resurrection and the life.” And in 1 Peter 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord…
Praying The Names Of God
The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run into it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 In Hebrew and Greek, a personal name communicated something indispensable for distinguishing…
He Is For You
Jesus began His ministry by defining His call and His eternal relationship with you. He said, “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because he anointed me to preach…
The Battle Is The Lord’s
Our enemies are God’s enemies, and He is the active and aggressive Mighty Warrior against them. We face an enemy that has already lost the war but won’t concede without…
When You Don’t Know What To Pray
Have you ever been so burdened by a problem that you say “I just don’t even know what to pray?” When the circumstances of life seem too big or complex…
You Are Blessed With The Seal Of His Pleasure – Ephesians 1:5-14
Your Father recorded in His Word the intention of His pleasure in you. Hear and receive His heart for you in Ephesians 1:5-14 (paraphrased from NLT and personalized for you).…
Favor
“For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield” (Ps. 5:12). Who you are and everything you have is the result…
Praise As Warfare
Praise is adoration of God for who He is, His person, His character, His names. It is loving God because He is God. The Bible gives more exhortations to praise…
Praying Psalm 9: Self Help vs God Help
It was a very unsettled and stressful time that involved lots of practical decisions and actions. I found myself tossing and turning at night, rehearsing all the details to be…
The Position Of Hope
Listen to Psalm 62:1. “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.” Listen to the NKJV translation. “Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him…
The Promise of Hope
Hope is a command, the promise of God, and a position in Him. Last week we look at the command to hope. This week we will enter in to the…
The Command To Hope
We are told in Romans 12:12. “Be joyful in hope.” Hope is a command. The Greek word translated hope means desiring good and confidently expecting to obtain it. Your assurance…