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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). Let’s not read too much into this one, shall we? I doubt that Jesus was literally promising you the world. Really—what would you do with it if you … Continue reading
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). It’s good to mourn. Oh maybe not good in the sense of, “Woohooo, my heart is breaking, I’ve lost everything I love—let’s get ice cream and cheesy puffs!” … Continue reading
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3). You’re not impressing him. You know that, don’t you? OK, so you pray, and you read the Word, and you tithe; you even visit sick … Continue reading
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). Tomorrow is Independence Day. The day we celebrate our freedom. Of course, … Continue reading
We have spent the last two and a half weeks meandering through Psalm 51. You have been good enough to put up with my random and perhaps off-kilter observations on this man David and his restoration before God. Today, just … Continue reading
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Psalm 51:16-17). … Continue reading
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Save me from bloodguilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my … Continue reading
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant a willing spirit, to sustain me (Psalm 51:12). Boy, that David. It’s all gimme, gimme, gimme with him, isn’t it? Forgive my sins! Cleanse me with hyssop! Create in me … Continue reading
Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me (Psalm 51:11). Priorities After all that he has done, after all the grief he has caused, in the face of all the consequences of his most … Continue reading
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (Psalm 51:10). David gets it. He doesn’t make any excuses before God, and he doesn’t make any promises he knows he can’t keep. I mean, … Continue reading