When writing about a passage of the Scriptures, writers often brainstorm for a word picture that captures its theme, but after spending time in Psalm 34 this last week, I found myself unexpectedly in a conversation with a woman whose very life embodied the heart of this Psalm in a beautiful way. Even as I
Finding Contentment – Psalm 131 Have you ever heard the story about John D. Rockefeller, one of the richest men in American history who, when asked how much money he would need to be satisfied, famously replied, “just a little bit more.” Although we marvel at his answer, isn’t it indicative of our human condition?
How often do you come before the Lord, not to ask for anything but, out of longing for God Himself, simply seek Him, to know that He is God and to behold His glory and goodness? Psalm 63 gives us a beautiful picture of seeking the Lord for the purpose of simply beholding Him. “O
Faith, Hope and Love We know that faith, hope and love are at the foundation of our walk with Christ and that these virtues ought to inform the way we interact with one another in the church. We are likely familiar with the words of 1 Corinthians 13 which tells us that “faith, hope and
As we embark on a new year, it is helpful to look back and remember God’s faithfulness and give thanks to Him even as we step into all that He has ordained for the year ahead. Looking back to January 2024, I recall a special dinner with the women of my church. That evening, we
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his
In July of 2023, I vacationed in Banff National Park in Canada. It was indeed the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited as it boldly declares God’s magnificent glory in Creation. With its rocky, mountainous terrains, majestic valleys, turquoise waters and massive glaciers, it is a spectacular sight to behold. Yet, as I reflect upon
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “Far from God?” You may think of someone living in bold rebellion….someone seemingly unaware of the guilty stain of sin on their life and disinterested in the fact that God cares to save them from it. Or, perhaps, you think of someone who walked with the
You keep in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3. Most of us would agree that the idea of peace in this life is something we long for, but often find it to be fleeting. Yet, Scripture promises we can have this peace by keeping our