THE POWER OF TERMINAL THINKING Psalm 39:4-13 LORD, make me to know my end, and what is the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am. — Psalm 39:4 As we look forward to the New Year with plans and resolutions, the voices of godly men from the past encourage us to […]
THE JOY OF A GENEROUS GOD
THE JOY OF A GENEROUS GOD Psalm 36:5-12 They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures. —Psalm 36:8 Recently I walked into a hotel lobby that featured the largest arrangement of fresh flowers I have ever seen. It was bursting with color, […]
“THE MOST AMAZING GIFT”
“THE MOST AMAZING GIFT” John 3:15-16 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”[a] 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(vv15-16) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him […]
A PLACE OF SHELTER
A PLACE OF SHELTER Psalm 61 I long to . . . take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Psalm 61:4 Homeless people in Vancouver, British Columbia, have a new way to find nighttime accommodations. A local charity, RainCity Housing, has created specialized benches that convert into temporary shelters. The back of the bench […]
A SONG IN THE NIGHT
A SONG IN THE NIGHT The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103:8 The sun had long set when our electrical power suddenly went out. I was at home with our two younger children, and this was their first time experiencing a power outage. After verifying that the utility […]
YOU’RE NOT ALONE; YOU’RE PART OF A FAMILY
YOU’RE NOT ALONE; YOU’RE PART OF A FAMILY Romans 12:3-8“Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” Romans 12:5 (GW) The church not only helps you center your life on God, but it also helps you connect with other believers. God did not put you here to live an isolated life. While […]
JOY TO THE WORLD
JOY TO THE WORLD John 3:1-8, 13-16 God so loved the world. John 3:16 Every Christmas we decorate our home with nativity scenes from around the world. We have a German nativity pyramid, a manger scene fashioned out of olive wood from Bethlehem, and a brightly colored Mexican folk version. Our family favorite is […]
RISING ABOVE DISAPPOINTMENT
RISING ABOVE DISAPPOINTMENT Psalm 42:5–6 WHAT HAPPENS THAT causes you to be disappointed? Someone or something has failed to fulfill your expectations. You had set up in your mind and then anticipated a certain outcome or response, but it never materialized. Your wish fell flat. Your desire became an empty, unfulfilled dream. Such feelings of […]
THE CALL TO MOTHERS
THE CALL TO MOTHERS Lamentations 2: 18-19 Let tears run down like a river day and night; give yourself no relief; give your eyes no rest. Arise, cry out in the night, at the beginning of the watches; pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him […]
MONITOR YOUR MIND (2)
MONITOR YOUR MIND (2) 1 Corinthians 2:16 ‘Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.’ 1 Corinthians 2:16 NIV There is a natural mindset, and there is a spiritual mindset. To live victoriously, you must develop a spiritual mindset. The Bible says: ‘The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come […]