My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. (Psalm 71:15-16). Do … Continue reading
But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more (Psalm 71:14). I bought a car yesterday. No, not because I wanted to. I bought it—or rather, I began the multi-year process of … Continue reading
For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth (Psalm 71:5). Think about it. It doesn’t say, “You have given me hope.” Or “You give me reason to hope.” It says, “You have been my … Continue reading
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men (Psalm 71:4). Thirteen years. Thirteen years since “Nine-One-One” became “Nine-Eleven.” Thirteen years since we awakened to fire and smoke and terror … Continue reading
Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress (Psalm 71:3). My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ love and righteousness. I … Continue reading
In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame (Psalm 71:1). Some days he calls me to stand firm, armor gleaming and sword sharp, and do battle in his name. Some days he calls … Continue reading
Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness… (James 3:18). You know, for a long time I’ve been reading this verse wrong. I thought it said, “Peacemakers who sow peace…” I figured it was a, “You reap what … Continue reading
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17). I got a great new app. It’s called “Sincerity.” It automatically scrolls through my … Continue reading
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial… (James 3:17). God doesn’t play favorites. I do. Hmm…I oughta do something about that. Pray for me, would … Continue reading
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit… (James 3:17). You can tell a tree by the fruit it produces. That’s a pretty simple metaphor. You find … Continue reading