There is forgiveness with God. That should be music to our ears. Who doesn’t mess up in life? The beauty of the salvation story is that our sin has already been paid for. When Jesus said, “It is finis...  Read More

Israel is no stranger to bullying. Bullying is not an isolated phenomenon; it exists in every society and every age, especially among those void of God. History is filled with stories of the conqueror...  Read More

Life works when we fear God and walk in His ways. Blessings follow obedience—it’s called the favor of the Lord. Moses understood this, which is why we find him in Exodus 33:13 asking God:“If it is tru...  Read More

When you consider God’s original mandate for us, it included being fruitful and multiplying. Children are a gift from the Lord. I have experienced many things, but none more precious than the birth of...  Read More

There is nothing worse than wasting our energy and time on something that doesn’t produce results. Oh, we can put it in the pile of stuff labeled “Ways Not to do Something” and chalk it up as experien...  Read More

The psalmist is referring the time when Israel, as a nation, was exiled to the land of Babylon for seventy years. God had repeatedly warned the Israelites of what would happen if they turned away from...  Read More

Prudential Insurance Company has a logo that features the Rock of Gibraltar, and back in the 1980’s, its slogan was: “Get a piece of the Rock.” In more recent years, they’ve advertised using the sloga...  Read More

We can never forget that it is by God’s might and power that we are saved and delivered.Proverbs 21:31 states:“The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.”‭‭Prove...  Read More

The attentiveness the psalmist speaks of was on full display at a pastor’s conference I attended a few years ago. A lady who was helping register participants for the conference was in a wheelchair an...  Read More

When you love God, you want to be where He is. For King David, that meant going to the Temple in Jerusalem. God set His city apart from all others and declared that this was the place where He would d...  Read More

What a wonderful psalm! Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. I love that He never slumbers or sleeps, always keeps watch over us, and protects us from all harm— both now and foreve...  Read More

The psalmist is feeling somewhat isolated among a people who are deceitful and are liars. He states, “I am tired of living among people who hate peace.” This made me think of Lot, who chose the best o...  Read More