- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: Psalms
The Bottom Line in a Crisis of Faith
This morning I was reminded in 1Corinthians 13 that “now we see in a mirror dimly” and only “know in part.” If that’s true of us who have the inspired Word and the indwelling Spirit, how much more was that … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God's promises, Promises of God, suffering, The promises of God, trials
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Mouths Wide Open
Like an old, familiar friend it jumps off the page this morning. That’s the beauty of God’s enabling to read through the Bible each year — you’re never more than 365 days away from old friends. From familiar passages made … Continue reading
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Tagged God's sufficiency, identity, idolatry, idols, Promises of God, taste and see
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A “How Long O Lord” Song
It’s not a happy song. Not gonna set your toe to tapping. It’s a sad song. A lament. I’m guessing it was written after the Babylonian invasion. Also referred to as the Chaldeans, these nation conquerors had added Israel to … Continue reading
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Tagged endurance, lament, suffering, the crucible of faith, trusting, trusting God
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Our Daily Burden Bearer
Overall, it would seem to be a song of victory. Enemies are scattered. Prisoners are led out to prosperity. The inheritance which once languished is restored. The spoil is divided. And the one who led in victory is ascended on … Continue reading
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Tagged God's abiding presence, God's faithfulness, mercies new every morning, sustaining grace
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Maintaining Our Equilibrium
His enemies pounded on him like a relentless battering ram. The songwriter felt like a leaning wall. With unceasing determination, their only goal was to “thrust him down from his high position”–and so, they hammered at him, again and again. … Continue reading
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Tagged a fortress, God's faithfulness, refuge, suffering, the rock, trials, trust in God, trusting God
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A Gimme Prayer
How often have we prayed a pray pleading with God but not presuming on God? Shared the desires of our heart but know that we cannot make demands of our God? Or, how many times have we sought direction when … Continue reading
Me, Me, Me
I get it when we say, “It’s not about me” . . . until it is. David did too. After Nathan the prophet had confronted David exposing his adultery with Bathsheba and his murderous duplicity with her husband, when David’s … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, contrtion, God alone, grace alone, justification, propitiation for sin, salvation, sin
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