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“Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.” (Psalm 86:2, ESV) In Psalm 86:2, David continues to call upon God. He asks God to watch over his life and to save … Continue reading
Sometimes I read through Scripture passages too quickly. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been taking some time to meditate on Psalm 86. As I shared in my last blog, my first thought was how audacious David is … Continue reading
I always find comfort and encouragement in the Psalms. In the past few weeks, I have been memorizing Psalm 86. This beautiful, honest and passionate song has given me the confidence to openly express my needs before our great God. … Continue reading
“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.” (Psalm 130:5–6, ESV) My soul waits for the … Continue reading
Are we living in troubled times? Yes, but it is not new.The author of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon, once said, “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing … Continue reading
“Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.” (Psalm 119:74, ESV) This morning as I was again reading in Psalm 119, I came across this verse. It reminded me of the many … Continue reading
Last blog I wrote about God’s laws and commandments. I have been frustrated that so many professing Christians pick and choose what rules they think God really meant. Many people only quote verses that further their own personal kingdom, rather … Continue reading
God is good. Like a good parent, he knows what is best for us and he teaches it to us. He does this through his Word, the Bible. It is in the Holy Scripture that we learn what is holy, … Continue reading
I like to spend time outdoors. I especially enjoy the sunshine. The warmth of the sun washing over me feels good. It lifts my spirits. I wanted to go spend time in the sun this morning, but it is a … Continue reading
The wind picked up while I was swimming this morning. Some leaves were blown into the water. I observed them as they floated around me. Some of the leaves were still green, some were completely brown, and some were half … Continue reading