“My Shepherd”

“My Shepherd”

“The Lord is my shepherd…” (Psalm 23) For David, the Lord was his provider, his soul restorer, his guide, his protector, his comforter, his source of goodness and mercy. What is He for me? What is He for you?
Let’s Get This Right

Let’s Get This Right

Can you describe a good neighbor? Do you know what one looks like? Are you being one? Can you describe a good spouse? Do you know what one looks like? Are you being one? “Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you.” Jesus really turns the tables on us,...
Feelings

Feelings

“Faith comes from hearing and hearing by the word of God.” So wrote the Apostle Paul in Romans 10:17. Peter wrote, “You have inexpressible and glorious joy,” which is the end result of your faith. (1Peter 1:9) The emotions and feelings come from what is believed....
Is This Us?

Is This Us?

“Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law; You grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked. For the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.” (Psalm 94:12-14) Are we allowing...
Pursuing God

Pursuing God

Psalm 1 lets us know that if we wish to pursue God, there are some things we are to avoid and there are some things we must do. Some things to avoid: Do not walk in step with the wicked. Do not stand in the way that sinners take. Do not sit in the company of mockers....
Who? ME?

Who? ME?

I do not think it is a stretch to say that many people take comfort in playing the victim. No matter what happens, it is always someone else’s fault. It’s never the fault of the person who actually did the wrong. Why is that? Is it because there are simply...