…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Over the past several months, I have replaced both cars (going from no car payments to two car payments), the stove, and … Continue reading
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever (Psalm 136:1). He doesn’t have to be. Good, I mean. Well, sure, I know that goodness and love are at the very root of God’s character, so … Continue reading
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic… The voice of the Lord … Continue reading
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me, and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24) This psalm ends with a request. … Continue reading
If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord, and abhor those … Continue reading
How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. (Psalm 139:17-18). Can you imagine what … Continue reading
All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be (Psalm 139:16). Predestination…or free will? Look, Monday morning is not the time to get into a discussion that heavy. Let me just … Continue reading
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; all your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:13-14) You were made by … Continue reading
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; night will shine like day, for darkness is as light to you. (Psalm 139:11-12) Look, … Continue reading
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise up on … Continue reading