Because He is Trustworthy
July 9, 2016
Every believer has those moments that Hillary Scott sings so beautifully about in this song. Enjoy.
Tag: Hope
Overheard Wisdom for the Weekend
January 1, 2016
Overheard Wisdom “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.” —Rick Warren “When it … More Overheard Wisdom for the Weekend
America Was Never a Christian Nation — not in any biblical sense anyway
September 26, 2015
Friday Thoughts You’ve heard the pundits. “This is a Christian nation” or, with equal fervor, “This is not and never was a Christian nation.” The reality? America was never a Christian nation—in any biblical sense. First, America is not a Christian country. It is a country with a veneer of Christianity. That Christian veneer was … More America Was Never a Christian Nation — not in any biblical sense anyway
Christianity: Still the Worlds Best Hope
August 1, 2015
Tuesday Reflections Some time ago a visitor to my BLOG said that Christians were among the most immoral people they know. It got me thinking. I asked the young interlocutor, “Do you really mean that? Or is this a piece of hyperbole thrown out in frustration?” Personally, I don’t get it. Yes, I know so-called Christians … More Christianity: Still the Worlds Best Hope
A Cry for Syria and Iraq’s Children from Psalm 10
July 15, 2015
Expect another post about the flooding in Watseka and the efforts to help the displaced and hurting sometime today. For now, Psalm 10 might be a good place to start your devotions if you are feeling overwhelmed with the needs of those around you. For more see this revised post from September of last year: … More A Cry for Syria and Iraq’s Children from Psalm 10
There are Things that are Certain
June 4, 2015
Saturday Morning Musings Read Psalm 46 Another offering for the poetry project. The psalmist knows his God. God is our refuge (vs. 1) He is our present help (vss. 1, 5) He is in our midst. (vs. 5) He is the LORD of hosts (vss. 7, 11) He is the God of Jacob (vss. 7, … More There are Things that are Certain
“Surely Every Man is a Mere Breath”
June 2, 2015
Tuesday is for Prayer Read Psalm 39 We only slow down when we hurt. The rest of the time, we run around like we know what we are doing and stay just ahead of the puppy barking at our heals calling us to stop and pet him. He won’t bite. He wants to play. God is … More “Surely Every Man is a Mere Breath”
Seeing the Truth Up Close
May 12, 2015
Tuesday is for Thinking and Reflection 1 The Lord is my shepherd . I shall not want. 6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me . all the days of my life And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord . forever. … More Seeing the Truth Up Close
More Thoughts on Strengthening Your Heart When You aren’t Forgiven
April 4, 2015
This continues the post Forgiveness: The Word We Most Need to Hear What do you do to strengthen your heart while you wait for the forgiveness your heart longs for? Remember that there is ONE who forgives perfectly and rejoice in Him (Phil. 4:4; 1 Thess. 5:16-18). Put your trust in God, not in a … More More Thoughts on Strengthening Your Heart When You aren’t Forgiven
Keith and Kristyn Getty: On Modern Hymns and Worship
December 28, 2014
Sunday Afternoon Musings Worship is the priority of the church. It is fuel for evangelism. It is often neglected in private and unattended in public. But it remains a priority for the church. Which is why, when I saw this article in the Winter issue of Trinity Magazine, I knew I wanted to get it … More Keith and Kristyn Getty: On Modern Hymns and Worship
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