For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. This is a popular verse. Most people love the part that says, “God has not given us a Spirit of fear.” This is highly relevant in a world where worry, anxiety, and fear seem Read more…
He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground. Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make melody to Read more…
When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your Read more…
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. (5-7) “Bad things happen to good Read more…
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Read more…
Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (vs. 25-26) Many people think that religion is a vital part of our Read more…
On the seventh day some of the people went out to gather, but they found none. And the Lord said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep my commandments and my laws? See! The Lord has given you the Sabbath; therefore on the sixth day he gives you Read more…
Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. (v. 3) What is the most valuable thing you possess? Some of us would say our most expensive possession, like a house, car, or something else. Others would think more philosophically and profess that nothing means more Read more…
In this Psalm, David considers the conflicts and complications of life and how the believer can navigate those. In his context, evildoers and enemies confronted him. He took comfort in the presence of God and placed his hope in the Lord to deliver him. While you might not have physical Read more…
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. (6-7) Oh, what a comfort this Psalm is. David writes after reflecting on one of the many times he Read more…