As I read the opening verse of Psalm 99, I realized that I don’t spend much time thinking about angels. The Lord is king! Let the nations tremble!He sits on His throne between the cherubim. Let the whole earth quake! Psalm 99:1 I wondered about the possibility that there may be some distorted ideas out there about who angels…
As followers of Jesus, we trust The Bible’s promise that our souls go to heaven when we die. We are told to love God with all our “heart, soul, mind, and strength.” But have you ever wondered how you’d define your soul if someone asked you about it? I grew up in the church and…
I had a very dear friend who loved Jesus and people with great big love. And despite her chronic health problems, she glowed with the joy of God’s love. She was also known for saying with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye… “Turn or burn.” Why? Because she loved BIG…
What is the truth about history? President Ronald Reagan has many quotes but I believe these two quotes about freedom are pertinent today… “Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.“ “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children…
I’ll never forget the day God gave me my life verse. Eighteen years ago, I was searching the Scriptures and asking God to heal my broken heart. I’d started reading in Genesis and through tears, I spent every free moment opening my heart to the prompting of the Lord’s Spirit. Have you ever read a…
Don’t believe the lie that you’re too old or too your to live your plans with purpose. If God gives us a day to live He has a plan and a purpose for us to accomplish in the time that He gives us.
The Bible tells us… Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need. Luke 12:31 I wear two Italian charm bracelets every day. One reminds me to… And the other reminds me that the One I am to SEEK FIRST is JESUS… He is the Alpha and Omega,…
What is the truth about faith? That we long for temporary blessings when God wants to give us treasures that start with faith and last forever. May God be merciful to you and bless you.
Do you believe most people around the world live under a fair system of justice? Do you believe that the justice system in the United States is fair? David began Psalm 58 with these words… Justice—do you rulers know the meaning of the word? Do you judge the people fairly? Psalm 58:1 The Life Application Bible Notes…
Why is God’s name important? Why did He tell His followers not to misuse it? You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse His name. Exodus 20:7 Other translations say the following about misusing God’s name… You must not… Why does it matter? Why does…
The Spirit inspired two identical Psalms telling us that only those who say, “there is no God” are foolish. How can we avoid being foolish? God’s Word tells us to SEEK the Truth and Know God’s love.
Have you ever said or done something that made you feel so ashamed you felt sick inside? Maybe you were a child, a teen, a young adult . . . or maybe it was more recent than that. Our sinful failures can cause mental and physical suffering. David wrote… My guilt overwhelms me— it is a…
I have to admit, I felt convicted by David’s words in Psalm 39. I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say.I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.”But as I stood there in silence— not even speaking of good things— the turmoil within me grew worse. Psalm…
There are spiritual battles raging in and around the hearts and minds of individuals everywhere. It’s nothing new. David wrote about it thousands of years ago… Sin speaks to the sinful man within his heart. There is no fear of God in his eyes. For he makes much of himself in his own eyes. So his…
Do you trust easily or does your trust have to be earned? I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt and trust easily but if that trust is broken . . . well, let’s just say I’m much more cautious after that. My family knows that nothing upsets me more quickly or deeply…
God’s forgiveness is a free gift given to sinners when they humbly repent through faith in Christ Jesus. It is a gift that we can celebrate with joy.
What do you think of when you hear the word mercy? Mercy is requested when we need forgiveness to avoid punishment and desired when we need relief from pain and suffering. It is often thought of as compassion. Years ago, I learned the following definition of God’s grace and mercy… Grace = God giving me…
The Bible from beginning to end points to Jesus. The coming Savior was promised in Genesis and details about His life, death, and resurrection were prophesied throughout the Old Testament. Based on eyewitness Biblical accounts, scholars report that the Gospel accounts tell us that Jesus fulfilled more than 300 of those Old Testament prophecies and…
The Bible says we need to live a blameless life to approach God in worship and praise, and Jesus is the only way we can be made blameless to approach Holy God.
Are you ever discouraged because you feel like you’re fighting your fears and frustrations alone? As I read David’s words in Psalm 12, it reminded me of Elijah’s loneliness in the valley of fear following his mountaintop experience with the prophets of Baal. Elijah had boldly challenged Baal’s prophets saying… “How much longer will you…
When it comes to truth-telling where would you fall on a scale of 1 to 10? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 If someone…
