Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Old Testament

Talk A Lot, Sin A Lot

PROVERBS 10:19 – When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.”   THEME OF THE DAY: TALK A LOT, SIN A LOT.   The Old Testament book of Proverbs is wonderful, insightful, and sometimes very uncomfortable.  Why? King Solomon pulls no punches.  Here is an example – How long will you lie there, O…

The Spiritual Weapon of Praise

PSALM 150 – Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! 2 Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! 3 Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! 4 Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! 5 Praise him with sounding cymbals;…

Contended Sheep

PSALM 13:1, 6 – The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”   THEME OF THE DAY. CONTENTED SHEEP.  There are many negatively pervasive attitudes defining our culture and seeking to infiltrate the lives of God’s people and…