David wrote: I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart (Psalm 138.1). As the children of God we are called to be thankful, to appreciate the Lord of all glory and His gracious gifts to us as His children. Often our thankfulness is conditional, dependent on the situations of our lives. We... Continue Reading →
1 Kings 18.20-39
The people of Israel had forsaken the Lord, following the leading of King Ahab, who was noted as more wicked than all Israel’s kings who had ruled before him. The Lord brought judgment through a sever famine, and the land was absent of rain for three years. Following this time of despair, God called... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 22.15-29
Focus. As we are bombarded with constant brain stimulation in multiple areas simultaneously, we often lack focus. In many ways we have lost the simplicity of life as we are confronted with the demands of family, the requirements of work, the enticements of pleasure, the desire for relaxation, the influences of the internet, the... Continue Reading →
Psalm 121.1-7
We like security; we like knowing our world will have consistency and stability. We can do our part in working diligently for security, long for it, plan on it, and orchestrate the events of our lives trying to assure ourselves of it. We want financial security – knowing we will have sufficient funds to... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119.25-40
The Psalmist gives us insight into his heart for the Lord and His Word, for the importance of knowing and keeping His Word. “Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes… Give me understanding… Lead me in the path of your commandments” (Psalm 119.33-34). We cannot expect to know our Lord apart from... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 