Do you ever feel like screaming … I just want the truth? Please just tell me the truth! I think that’s why I love God’s Word so very much. I believe that the Bible is absolute truth. It is where I have learned God’s unchanging and everlasting promises. David wrote… “God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s…
What are the important things you need most in life? What if I told you the four things the Bible says you and I need most aren’t “things” at all? Solomon wrote… Get the truth and never sell it;also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment. Proverbs 23:23 More than anything we need… Last time, we…
How badly do you want to know the truth? There’s a general belief that everyone lies. Some lie to avoid confrontation. Some lie to be kind. Some lie to get away with unacceptable behavior. And some lie because they are liars and it’s what they do. And sadly, the truth seems to be determined by…
I believe what we need most is Godly wisdom coming from God’s Spirit guiding and directing our lives. The truth is when I looked it up, many of the definitions for “spiritual wisdom” were not God-given but originated with a secular view encouraging people to follow their hearts and trust their instincts. But God created…
What is the truth about trusting God? Solomon wrote… Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5–6 We use the word trust in our closest relationships but I wonder, what is the truth about trusting?…
Happy New Year! It’s time to celebrate New Beginnings with New Hope! Each new year with the hope of new opportunities and fresh starts.But for those who love the Lord, every day is a new beginning…A forgiveness covered, begin again, 24 hours to approach with anticipation and hope. Here are some quotes that are encouraging me…
As we close out the year, I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! You bless me every single day! You inspire me with your faith and encourage me with your words of encouragement. I thank the Lord for each of you! As we look forward to and prepare our hearts for the…
It’s hard to believe we’re only a few days away from the end of the year. I don’t know about you, but I feel like 2023 has flown by; it seems like just a moment ago that I invited you to join me in studying the Book of Psalms and experience a “powerful life-changing friendship…
Merry Christmas! Jesus the Savior is Born! For a child is born to us,a Son is given to us.The government will rest on His shoulders.And He will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.His government and its peacewill never end.He will rule with fairness and justice from the throneof His ancestor David for all…
Praise the Lord! The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display His craftsmanship.Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known.They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard.Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. Psalm 19:1–4 All creation was made…
As Christmas approaches, now is the perfect time to praise God for victory and the amazing gift we have been given in Jesus. As I read the first verse of Psalm 149, I couldn’t help but think that New Testament believers have a new song to sing because of the New Covenant we have received…
Praise the Lord! We know that the word “hallelujah” means “praise the Lord.” But what does it really mean to praise the Lord? Bible Study Tools defines it this way – “To praise God is to call attention to His glory.” So, maybe the best way for us to praise God is to simply live…
She broke another promise.He cheated again.She lied.He left. Have you ever had a broken heart? Being heartbroken is a feeling of enormous pain that is more than anything imaginable caused by overwhelming sorrow, grief, or disappointment. How do you heal your broken heart? I’ve been heartbroken … curled up on the bed with slow-motion pain that…
The last five Psalms begin and end with the word “Hallelujah” or the English equivalent “Praise the Lord.” In Hebrew, it is the combination of two words … halal and jah. Technically the translation of hallelujah is “Praise Yahweh!” What a wonderful time of the year for us to be raising a “Hallelujah!” Could we…
Do you live each day with confidence that God is great? The Bible gives us many reasons we can be sure that God is who He says He is. Psalm 145 gives a list of 12 specific reasons we can live with peace and a heart full of praise.
The Bible tells us that God loved the world… For God loved the world in this way: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. DJohn 3:16 (CSB) God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent His one and only Son into the world so that we…
How do you start the day? I wish I could tell you that I begin my day with a powerful prayer … that before my feet hit the floor I have thanked the Lord and surrendered my heart. But… Currently, I jump out of bed and hurry into a morning routine to help Rev and…
Not long ago, I saw a short video that brought to mind memories of a time of deep pain and heartache. And oh, how the enemy used that opportunity to strike. Suddenly a list of past pain and present problems flooded my thoughts and I was overcome by fear … tears rose up and then…
What should you do when someone criticizes you? What’s the best way to criticize someone else? We’re taking a look at Biblical ways to give and receive criticism. What to say and way to do…
What are the truths about slander? What should you do if someone slanders you? What should you do if you’re tempted to slander someone else? What do we do if everyone is doing it? Let’s talk…
God’s love for His children is really too great to understand but David wrote a Psalm that does it’s best to show us who He is and how very much He loves and cares for all who love and trust Him.
