What struck me this morning as I read this passage was that God said that the words He commanded them were to be on their hearts. Then He went on to say that they were to diligently teach His commands to their children. God even got real specific as to “when” — when you sit in your house, when you … Read More
From “waaaaa” to Worship
“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” “Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in … Read More
Psalm 32:8-9
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will advise you with My eye upon you Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding Whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check, Otherwise they will not come near to you.” ~~Psalm 32:8-9~~ In my … Read More
I Have To Do It All
“For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you NOT TO THINK MORE HIGHLY OF HIMSELF [and of his IMPORTANCE and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].” (Emphasis, in … Read More
Tychicus (Colossians 4:7-8)
Did you ever read a name in Scripture and think, man I’m glad my parents didn’t name me that? Or when you see someone’s name mentioned, do you ever wonder what they were like? Yeah, me too. Well, this morning God took the guesswork out of my questions about a man named Tychicus. “Tychicus will tell you all the news … Read More
How God Works
So I was finishing up the last day of a week-long devotional plan on YouVersion called Confessing the Hebrew Scriptures. It was teaching about God as the Good Shepherd. Today, the Scripture was “He is My shepherd, and he shall fulfill all My purpose” while saying to Jerusalem, “You will be built” and to the Temple, “Your foundation will be … Read More