Christmas can be a difficult time of the year for many people. Instead of celebrating, there can be a heaviness in remembering what is past, what has been lost, who has died, or what will never be the same. There can be the desire of wanting the season to pass and move forward to a... Continue Reading →
Remembering the Poor – Deuteronomy 15.1-11
The Israelites were encouraged to consider the needs of others, and not become consumed with what they were doing, what they wanted, and with their own lives. They were to consider those who were less fortunate and not have hardened hearts toward others. Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart... Continue Reading →
Do We Hate Evil? – Psalm 97.1-12
The Psalmist begins, The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice (Psalm 97.1). Because the LORD reigns we have great reason to rejoice, to be glad, to be content, to have hope. The LORD reigns and we can trust His sovereign design knowing He is ever good; we can trust His Almighty power, knowing there is... Continue Reading →
Reasons for Thankfulness 2 Peter 1.1-11
This Thanksgiving there may be multiple circumstances in life which have been or are difficult to face. We may feel we cannot move another step, that our lives are filled with too much stress, that the temptations of sin are too great to resist, that the consequences of sin have overcome us, but we must... Continue Reading →
The Visibility of Sin – Numbers 32.16-32
As the people of Israel prepared to cross the Jordan River and begin conquering the Promised Land, the Lord gave instructions on how to divide the land. Two tribes, Reuben and Gad, requested to settle on the east side of the river; they saw the land was good for their livestock and homes. The Lord... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 