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

And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.    Acts 2:42 (NAS) It’s exciting to be part of the body of Christ! We are connected to each other and to the saints who have gone before us. The early Christians were devoted to the Read more

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy doings; I muse on the work of Thy hands. Psalm 143:5 (NAS) When David wrote this psalm, he was surrounded by enemies who wanted to kill him. He had been pursued and betrayed, and saw no way out.  Rather than focusing on his fear, however, Read more

Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (NAS) The words we speak matter.  God created all things by the word of His mouth, and Satan used Read more

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13 (NAS) This is Paul’s benediction on the church in Rome, and on us as well. The Lord is the source of all blessings, and those who Read more