Tag Archives: Psalms

Love or Death – 5

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Christian Love (1 John 3:18–24) – Continued John names three wonderful blessings that will come to a believer who practices Christian love. Assurance (verses 19–20). A believer’s relationship with others affects his relationship with God. … Continue reading

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God Is Here; God Is Now

Monday May 22, 2023 Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. It is a wonderful thought that God has already lived all of our tomorrows. God has no yesterdays and … Continue reading

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Kingly Living! – 1

Scripture References: Romans 5 Since Romans is a book of logic, it is also a book of “therefores.” We have the “therefore” of condemnation in Romans 3:20, justification in Romans 5:1, no condemnation in Romans 8:1, and dedication in Romans … Continue reading

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Search Me

For Saturday May 13, 2023 2 Peter 3:18 Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There are two words we should say less and less as we grow in the Lord: “I’m sorry.” Or, … Continue reading

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 5

Scripture References: Psalm 1 IV. The Contrast to the Happy Man – Continued From last lesson: Verse 5 makes it plain that the ungodly person is under condemnation. “Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in … Continue reading

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 4

Scripture References: Psalm 1 IV. The Contrast to the Happy Man What a contrast this next verse is. “The ungodly are not so . . .” This is a very brief transition. The contrast is so brief we might be … Continue reading

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 3

Scripture References: Psalm 1 II. The Communion of the Happy Man – Continued From last lesson: The happy person discovers that God’s Word is a source of endless joy and blessing. It is food and drink for a hungry, thirsty … Continue reading

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 2

Scripture References: Psalm 1 I. The Character of the Happy Man – Continued From last lesson: The genuinely happy person does not seek advice and counsel from people outside of God. Imagine how many Christians allow unhappy people to tell … Continue reading

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The Beauty of The Lord

Monday May 8, 2023 Psalm 27:4 One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the … Continue reading

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 1

Scripture References: Psalm 1 Numerous scholars of the Old Testament believe Psalm 1 is the epitome of all the psalms. These six stanzas set the tone for all 150 psalms and present an overview and introduction to the psalms and … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 5/06/2023

The Value of Fasting RESPONDING to modern society’s obsession with image and appearance, some weight-loss programs prescribe fasting. In ancient Israel, fasting was observed for more purposes than that. For example, the gallant men of Gilead fasted for seven days … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 5/06/2023

The Plan of Salvation NOW in the history of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, God reveals this plan of future salvation. In this plan are four important steps. I believe that the Apostle Paul through the inspiration of the Holy … Continue reading

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Show Me Your Ways Lord ~

*Pastor’s Note: Here is an inspirational poem from our Sister-in-Christ, Deborah Ann Belka. Please remember that Sister Deborah has her own website and you can find her links below. As always, Glory to God for all of the creative gifts … Continue reading

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We Are Never Alone

Monday May 1, 2023 Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. The certainty that God is always near us, present in all parts of His … Continue reading

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Crown Him Lord of All – 3

Scripture References – Colossians 1:13-20 Christ Is the Head of the Church And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. … Continue reading

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Crown Him Lord of All – 2

Scripture References – Colossians 1:13-20 Christ Is the Creator He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/20/2023

Save Us! “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Matthew 21:9). Idiomatically, this means: “Save [me], I pray, the Son of David. Blessed is … Continue reading

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Psalm 37:7

Wednesday April 19, 2023 Psalm 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him. It is a very suggestive thought that it is in the Gospel of Mark, which is the Gospel of service, we hear the Master saying … Continue reading

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Wisdom For The Asking

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. – James 1:5. When we are in the midst of trials, we often reflexively … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 4/15/2023

The Widow’s Oil IN THE days immediately following the departure of Elijah, God empowered Elisha to perform a number of miracles. One of them was to increase oil for a poor widow (2 Kings 4:1–7). This incident confirmed Elisha as … Continue reading

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