Psalms
A Clean Heart
Few psalms have garnered attention like David’s plea for forgiveness following his sin with Bathsheba and his consequent confrontation with Nathan the prophet. The power of the emotions expressed in the imagery of Psalm 51 not only documents how spiritual frailty affects the most important and dedicated of men but also offers a guide and […]
Read MoreAnd Shall Not Keep Silent
How you see God has a tremendous affect not only on your doctrine but on your behavior as well. If you see God as distant, you will likely not consider how He sees all that you do and knows everything about you. If you see God as small and weak, you will not fear Him […]
Read MoreCity of God
“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised In the city of our God, In His holy mountain” (Psa. 48:1). The majestic opening words of this psalm, uttered in appreciation and awe at the protection afforded Jerusalem, force the reader to consider their timing to appreciate the full force of their meaning. However, neither […]
Read MoreSing Praises
In the last few years, various people have placed a greater emphasis on “praise songs” than traditional hymns. However, this description can be misleading. In fact, the root idea behind the word hymn is praise, and many traditional hymns focus on praising God. The “praise songs” most people refer to are not specifically emphasizing praise […]
Read MoreNo Fear
Fear has become a mainstay of political propaganda. According to a wide array of websites, the election of the candidate they oppose would lead to consequences so severe and catastrophic that the very fabric of society and life itself might hang in the balance. The hyperbole used by the candidates and political parties themselves has […]
Read MoreSheep for the Slaughter
Every once in a while you go through a period of time when you are afraid to ask what might happen next because of how much bad news you have received. Not that long ago, it seemed like members of the congregation were passing away at an unprecedented rate. The heartache and sorrow this brings […]
Read MoreDelighting in Obedience
You can learn a lot about someone’s life, attitude, and spiritual makeup by the way they think of obedience. The heathen openly declare their abhorrence toward obedience, implying if not stating, “No one can tell me what to do.” On the other hand, there are many who claim to possess a strong faith in Jesus […]
Read MoreThe Measure of My Days
Not long ago, a friend on Facebook wrote a post that I do not believe I will ever forget. He said, “Hello to all my Facebook friends and family. After forty-two days in the hospital, I’m home!! The bad news is, however, that I’ll not be around for long. My life expectancy is not more […]
Read MoreBroken
At various times when different athletes have ended up in trouble and the question arises about whether their careers can recover from the incident—almost regardless of the offense—sports journalists emphasize: Americans are a forgiving people. Considering the level of immorality associated with the world of sports and the declining interest in Christianity in society, this […]
Read MoreDo Not Fret
Worry challenges almost everyone, regardless of wealth, intelligence, situation, or even circumstance. We all experience negative feelings from time to time—some introduced to us from others but many of our own making. We worry about whether we are raising our children in the best way possible. We worry what someone else might do to hurt […]
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