Psalm 136: Remembering the Story
I will remember the deeds of the LORD;yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.I will consider all your worksand meditate on all your mighty deeds. (Psalm 77:11-12 NIV) I recently came across an article that referenced Psalm 136. It’s a psalm I’ve read many times, but the authorContinue Reading
Deeper Bench
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10 NIV) Our local congregation is experiencing amazing growth. Our service attendance has more than doubled in the last year, we’ve moved from one to two SundayContinue Reading
Conference volunteer corps
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10 NIV) I’ve really been musing on the story of the man who gave varying amounts of money to three of the people who workedContinue Reading
Testify
War broke out in Heaven. Michael and his Angels fought the Dragon. The Dragon and his Angels fought back, but were no match for Michael. They were cleared out of Heaven, not a sign of them left…The Accuser of our brothers and sisters [was] thrown out, who accused them dayContinue Reading
Psalm 136: Holy Reinforcement
Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits. Thank the God of all gods, His love never quits. Thank the Lord of all lords. His love never quits. (Psalm 136:1 MSG) Do you ever become bored with repetition? I do. For instance, when I’ve read Psalm 136, I tend to read only the firstContinue Reading
“Big Ben Minute” – a groundswell of simple, consistent intercession
The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment.He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. (Psalm 9:7-10 NIV) I need to quit reading the news headlines.Continue Reading
Fallout
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. (Hebrews 4:13 NIV) Recently I read an article about Christian author and journalist Philip Yancey, who admitted to an eight-year extramarital affair, and wasContinue Reading
Moral failure
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife,temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. (1 Timothy 3:1-3 NIV) Pay careful attention to yourselves and toContinue Reading
Teetering nation
And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you (Psalm 9:10 ESV) If you have a burden to pray for this nation, you are not alone. A quick glance at the news headlines or a conversation withContinue Reading
Lament in justice
Oh that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! (Jeremiah 9:1 ESV) In 2023 I proudly read through the whole Bible in a year using the Bible Recap program. InContinue Reading