Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Old Testament

Gospel Joy

PSALM 92:4 – For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. THEME OF THE DAY. GOSPEL JOY. Joy is to characterize the Christian life. Christians are not to live “grumpy” lives. We are not to “mope” around with gloomy faces looking as if a smile is a rare or…

Equipped For The Day

PSALM 92:1-2 – It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night. THEME OF THE DAY. EQUIPPED FOR THE DAY. Everybody has a morning routine. There are just certain things we do to start the day. Are any of those…

Gladness And Happiness God’s Way

PSALM 86:4-5 – Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. THEME OF THE DAY. GLADNESS AND HAPPINESS GOD’S WAY. Everybody wants to be glad and happy. God “wired” us for both when He said,…

Removing Idols In Our Lives

JOSHUA 24:18-25 – We will serve the Lord, for He is our God. But Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions or your sins. If you forsake the LORD and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do…

Be A Person Of Few Words

PROVERBS 10:19 – When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. THEME OF THE DAY. BE A PERSON OF FEW WORDS. It is a source of tremendous blessing. And it is also the most deadly weapon in all the world. It has the ability to do indescribable and lasting damage to a person. I am…

The Highest Achievement In The Christian Life

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. THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Ask any Christian, “Do you love the Lord Jesus?” and a resounding reply will be, “Yes, I do. Of course, I do.” And that should be expected. It is what…