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 →
In the Beginning… God John 1.1-18
Jesus Christ is God; He is Eternal; He is Creator of all; He is our Savior; He is the only Savior. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was... Continue Reading →
Called to love others – Philemon 1-25
Do we love loving the saints; are we encouraged to hear of other believers loving the Lord? Paul wrote to the church, and specifically to his friend, Philemon, regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus. Paul met Onesimus in Rome and had led him to salvation in Christ. seeking to honor Philemon, Paul was sending Onesimus back... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 