When we consider all the facets of creation, how can we not praise Him? There is not enough time in a lifetime to discover all the details of even one facet, let alone all of creation. Some spend thei...  Read More

Do we understand that we are a “created thing”? God gave the command, and we came into being. He knew us before we were even born and appointed works for us to do, necessitating our creation. If we ar...  Read More

The psalmist is pointing out Israel’s privileged position before God. God selects whom He will for His purposes—much like Mary was chosen to be the mother of Jesus. We may or may not like His selectio...  Read More

Nations rise and fall based on the strength of their commitment to the Lord. Israel is a prime example of this truth. They lost their national sovereignty after the king of Babylon defeated them over ...  Read More

Have you ever seen someone who thought they were “all that and a bag of chips,” as the saying goes? In athletics, there is a saying about being a big fish in a little pond. Things change when that “bi...  Read More

It amazes me, as I read this, to see the faithfulness of God to His Word and to His promises to Israel. We now stand with the advantage of several thousand years of history behind us, and we can clear...  Read More

The compassion of the Lord is renowned. He cares for the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner. As Christians, we must care for those who are displaced in society, for in the words of Jesus, “When you ...  Read More

Our God is gracious, compassionate, and loving. Who wouldn’t celebrate Someone who opens the eyes of the blind? Blindness comes in many forms, affecting us both physically and spiritually. There are a...  Read More

I love how the psalmist pens, “Let all that I am praise the Lord.” He holds nothing back. With every fiber of his being, he declares that he will praise the Lord—reasons for which are abundant, as we ...  Read More

Do we call upon Him? Not only that, but do we come to Him in truth? Are we honest with Him? He is close to those who are honest—those who recognize and acknowledge their need for Him. We are never goi...  Read More

We praise God simply because He is worthy of all praise. Yet when we praise Him, not only is it appropriate—it makes us more attractive. Praise attracts the presence of God. Let that thought sink in f...  Read More

God is always watching over us. As David states, “The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads.”Have you ever felt bent beneath your load? I know I have. Sometimes it was the res...  Read More