Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place (Psalm 51:6). Why can’t God leave well enough alone? He has the surface—I look the part, act the part—anyone on the outside would think … Continue reading
Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me (Psalm 51:5). Well, there’s a comforting thought. As if this week wasn’t hard enough, I‘ve gotta get hit with the concept that I’ve been sinful for … Continue reading
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me (Psalm 51:3). There are only two people in all of Everything you can’t hide your sin from. As it happens, they are the only two people who matter. … Continue reading
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin (Psalm 51:1-2). There are two kinds of people in this … Continue reading
…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20). Are you still thankful today, Beloved? Or has the Christmas to-do list already kicked aside your “Things I am thankful for” … Continue reading
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever (1 Chronicles 16: 34). Busy day today. You’ve got a turkey to burn, cranberries to sauce, potatoes to mash, tables to set, dishes to break, shards to … Continue reading
…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). In all circumstances Not “for” but “in.” Beloved, there are things that occur in our lives that only a deranged person would … Continue reading
For he (God) chose us in him (Jesus) before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight (Ephesians 1:4). So, as we move through Thanksgiving week, here’s a little something else to be thankful for: … Continue reading
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever (Psalm 107:1). God is good. He doesn’t have to be. He chooses to be. God loves us. He doesn’t have to. He chooses to. Look, we can … Continue reading
Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ, his son. And now let the weak say, “I am strong…” Let the poor say, “I am rich,” Because of what … Continue reading