Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Old Testament

When God Hurts Us

HOSEA 6:1-2 – “Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. THEME OF THE DAY. WHEN GOD HURTS US. Yes,…

Be Careful Of Respectable Sins

SONG OF SOLOMON 2:15 – Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom. THEME OF THE DAY. BE CAREFUL OF “RESPECTABLE” SINS. I don’t take credit for the words “Respectable Sins”. That goes to Jerry Bridges and the title of his book Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate. Please don’t be…

The Stabilizing Force In Our Lives

PSALM 136:1 – Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. THEME OF THE DAY. THE STABLIZING FORCE IN OUR LIVES. Psalm 136 is the most unique Psalm of all. Not because of its length. It is twenty-six verses long and that is not unusual. The author is unknown, and this too, doesn’t distinguish it…

The Seeking Christian

1 CHRONICLES 16:8-11 – Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! THEME OF THE…

Battle For Affections

PSALM 73:25 – Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. THEME OF THE DAY. BATTLE FOR AFFECTIONS. Fellow Christian, we are in a war every day. It is not a war fought externally but in the battleground of our hearts. This war is aimed at conquering and capturing one thing –…

Repentance Is Met With Mercy

PSALM 6 – O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, O Lord—how long? Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast…