Lamentations 3:21But this I call to mind,and therefore I have hope: In the midst of tragedy, loss and extreme emotional distress it is the prophet’s mind that leads him to hope. He makes a conscious effort to remember the eternal goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. It's not a feeling but a thought that brings … Continue reading I Know Therefore I Hope – Lamentations 3.21
This is the Word of the Lord – Psalms 12.6
Convicted Resolve – Acts 21.13
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” And since he would not be persuaded, we became quiet, remarking, “The will of the Lord be done!” Acts 22:10And I … Continue reading Convicted Resolve – Acts 21.13
Righteous Anger – Jeremiah 25.38
Increasing- Acts 9.35
So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace, as it was being built up; and as it continued in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it kept increasing. What an amazing report! What a joy it would have been to be part of that movement. I … Continue reading Increasing- Acts 9.35
Strengthened By Faith – Romans 4.20-21
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The Waiting – Isaiah 30.18
Therefore the Lord is waiting to show you mercy,and is rising up to show you compassion,for the Lord is a just God.All who wait patiently for Him are happy. Isaiah 30:18God Is Gracious and JustTherefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you,And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you.For the LORD … Continue reading The Waiting – Isaiah 30.18
Original Sin? – Psalms 51
Indeed, I was guilty when I was born;I was sinful when my mother conceived me. Is this a fact of Scripture? A doctrinal Truth? Or, is this the poetic language of a man who is languishing in his stupid, evil poor decisions? Here is my simple perspective. From an existence standpoint; i.e. the genetic nature … Continue reading Original Sin? – Psalms 51
He Saves – Psalms 44.3
Full Speed Ahead – Proverbs 19.2
Even zeal is not good without knowledge,and the one who acts hastily sins. Some live their lives passionately at full speed measuring success by how rapidly and enthusiastically they complete projects or reach destinations. I fit into that category. My family can tell you that success is measured in terms of time and accuracy. Faster … Continue reading Full Speed Ahead – Proverbs 19.2
Duplicitous Hearts – John 19.15-16
John 19:15-16They cried out, “Away with him, away with him, crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar.” So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. What a blatant lie! Threatened, evil men will go to any length to protect … Continue reading Duplicitous Hearts – John 19.15-16
Identity – John 19.7
The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and by that law He ought to die, because He made Himself out to be the Son of God!” Actually, He has always been the Son of God. His miracles and His perfectly lived life validated the claims He made. He was and is and always will … Continue reading Identity – John 19.7
Judgment Before God – Exodus 28.30
And in the breastpiece of judgment you shall put the Urim and the Thummim, and they shall be on Aaron's heart, when he goes in before the LORD. Thus Aaron shall bear the judgment of the people of Israel on his heart before the LORD regularly. Just as the priest Aaron bore the judgment of … Continue reading Judgment Before God – Exodus 28.30
Glorified Lives – Galatians 1.24
Momma’s Advice – John 2.5
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” My mother always offered sound guidance to me when I was a young boy. Regarding peer pressure:‘If everyone else jumped off a cliff would you jump off too?’ Regarding selfish notoriety:‘Fools names like fools faces always seen in public places.’ Regarding safety:‘Look both ways!’ … Continue reading Momma’s Advice – John 2.5
Rough Starts – Exodus 5:22-23
Then Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Lord, why have You brought harm to this people? Why did You ever send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done harm to this people, and You have not rescued Your people at all.” It isn’t easy to process … Continue reading Rough Starts – Exodus 5:22-23
Faithful Gratitude – Exodus 4.31
So the people believed; and when they heard that the LORD was concerned about the sons of Israel and that He had seen their affliction, they bowed low and worshiped. When a culture chooses to forget and deny God, ingratitude naturally follows and with ingratitude comes every form of evil idolatry known to man. Sadly, … Continue reading Faithful Gratitude – Exodus 4.31
Sick and Unhealthy – Luke 5:31-32
And Jesus answered and said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners.” Call me dull if you want, but it hit me hard today that as long as we pretend we have … Continue reading Sick and Unhealthy – Luke 5:31-32
Hold Onto Hope – Job 13:15-16
Though he slay me, I will hope in him;yet I will argue my ways to his face.This will be my salvation,that the godless shall not come before him. Let’s face it, there are simply a lot of happenings in the course of this life that even believers simply do not and cannot understand. They seem … Continue reading Hold Onto Hope – Job 13:15-16
The Purposes of God – Job 9.17
Reading this article now several years after writing it, I wonder how I thought I could speak so confidently of God’s clear purpose in suffering. The favor and mercy of Father God is more tangible and clear than ever to me, His specific will; however, not so much. His perspective comes from a vantage point … Continue reading The Purposes of God – Job 9.17
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