PSALM 57:1 – Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. THEME OF THE DAY: STORMS IN LIFE. Physical storms of destruction. They come in various forms. Hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, crippling snowstorms, howling and devastating winds…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
1 SAMUEL 23:24-29 – And they arose and went to Ziph ahead of Saul. Now David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the Arabah to the south of Jeshimon. And Saul and his men went to seek him. And David was told, so he went down to the rock and lived in the wilderness of Maon. And when…
ECCLESIASTES 12:13 – The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. THEME OF THE DAY: WHY FEAR GOD? Let’s make a distinction before we move on. Today’s nugget theme is not “Why Be Afraid of God?” but “Why Fear God?” The former should be alive and well…
Proverbs 3:3-4 – Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. THEME OF THE DAY: THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF CHRIST. There is so much one might say about the attractiveness of the Lord Jesus. After…
EPHESIANS 5:15-16 – Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. THEME OF THE DAY. THE “CLOCK” OF OUR LIVES. I remember an old clock that sat on the mantle of the fireplace in my home. If one were near, you could watch the hands methodically…
TAKE UP AND READ Description from the back Cover: “With its identity politics, numerous gender identity options, “selfies,” and “you-do-you” mentality, society emphasizes individualism, but it seems like people are having a harder time than ever figuring out who they are. The problem is, they are looking for their identity in the wrong places. Are…