The LORD looks down from heaven And sees the whole human race. From his throne he observes All who live on the earth. He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do. Psalm 33:13–15 The roots of secret erosion go deep into the soil of humanity; some of these cases are so notorious they […]
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Focus on the Father
The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 Jesus has touched on things that are so down to earth and so practical you would think the ink was still wet. They could have been written this very morning. In […]
Read MorePrayer Made Simple
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the […]
Read MoreCan We Trust Our Feelings?
You will make known to me the way of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11 NASB One of my mother’s favorite rules for us kids was, “You can’t trust your feelings.” To this day I can clearly recall her words warning us against […]
Read MoreCreated to Connect with God
For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13–14 NASB 1995 When God created humanity, He put something of Himself in each of us. Unlike […]
Read MoreAcquainted with All Our Ways
For the LORD sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes. Proverbs 5:21 In the mystery of God’s will we sometimes come to a place where we cannot explain why things turned out as they did; yet, amazingly, we are still right in the middle of His will. It’s not that you […]
Read MoreWhat God’s Holiness Means for You
Who may climb the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. They will receive the LORD’s blessing and have a right relationship with God as their savior. Psalm 24:3–5 Both the original Hebrew and […]
Read MoreSensitivity to God’s Will
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will advise you with My eye upon you. Psalm 32:8 NASB In Psalm 32 we find a dialogue between David and the Lord. By the way, notice that this psalm is not only called “A Psalm of David,” it is […]
Read MoreThe Blessings of God’s Sovereignty
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 God’s sovereignty. A mysterious doctrine at times, but one with great relevance […]
Read MoreFour Ways God Leads His Children
I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. Psalm 119:66 I could probably list at least ten ways that God leads His children today, but I will limit myself to the four that I think are the most significant methods of God’s leading. First and most basic, God leads us through […]
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