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How blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. Psalm 112:1b (NAS) Throughout Scripture, the fear of the Lord is presented as an important mindset for God’s people. In fact, it is a blessing! Yet we often hear it diminished to great respect and esteem for God’s character, the argument… Read more

Shout joyfully to God all the earth; Sing the glory of His name. Make His praise glorious.       Psalm 66:1-2 (NAS) From the end of the earth I call to Thee, when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.   Psalm 61:2 (NAS) True worship can be found throughout the Psalms, poems… Read more

He who did not spare his own son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 ESV  As God’s children, we have received the greatest gift imaginable.  In our underserving state, He took the penalty for our sin and gave us eternal life… Read more

And he said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” Ezekiel 37:3 ESV The prophet Ezekiel was led by God’s spirit into a valley of dry, dead bones.  He was told to prophecy to the bones and God would bring them back to life.  We know the… Read more

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, and your faithfulness to the clouds. Psalm 57:9-10 Singing praises to God or listening to praise music can change our mood and our perspective. Psalm 57… Read more

Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.” Jonah 3:1-2 ESV Can any of you relate to the story of Jonah?  I admit that I have been guilty of running away from some… Read more

But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:3 ESV Have you ever witnessed a child who was distressed and inconsolable until a parent gently lifted the child’s chin upward, to meet the gaze of their loving eyes?  This picture comes to mind when I read… Read more

Let all who seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee; And let those who love Thy salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified.”   Psalm 70:4 (NAS) This is a big prayer. David’s prays not just for himself, but for everyone who seeks the Lord. His call is for collective praise- that those who seek the… Read more

And do not judge and you will not be judged; and do not condemn and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned.   Luke 6:37 (NAS) These words were spoken by Jesus Himself, so it’s a good idea to listen well. He invites us to follow Him into a new way of seeing… Read more

And may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.  2Thessalonians 3:5 (NAS)           Paul’s prayer is simple but profound. No matter what our circumstances, he prays that we will not lose heart. He asks God to remove obstacles and guide us into a strong love for Himself, so… Read more