“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.” (Deuteronomy 7:9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSM96OA39ic “Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King – His love endures forever – For He is good, He… Read More »

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15) The Apostle Peter packs three big ideas into this one verse. Breaking it down we… Read More »

“Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? If the ministry that brought condemnation… Read More »

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24) Just prior to these verses David speaks out against those who disrespect and misuse the name of God. He cries out to the… Read More »

“Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: ‘You are… Read More »

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) Sometimes reading scripture can be hard because it points out a… Read More »

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) To live with uncertainties is to deal in things that are not defined or things that are just unknown. Yet, uncertainties aren’t always to… Read More »

“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” (Isaiah 55:8-9) “God’s knowledge and wisdom are far greater than man’s. We are foolish to try to… Read More »

“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:25-26) Returning to our happy place. I imagine that I’m not alone when I say that there are certain experiences… Read More »

“I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.” (Psalm 120:1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl1UGN2x_48 We need no other hiding place – Our hope is safe within Your name – This we know, this we know – You promise never to forsake – What You began you will sustain – This we know, this we… Read More »