Psalm 37.1-29 In what or who do we delight; what are the strong desires of our heart; what compels us when we awake in the morning? Are these delights of the flesh and how we can satisfy our selfish longings; are they of the world’s offerings and our attention of acquiring more stuff and... Continue Reading →
Knowing Biblical Success
Joshua 1.1-18 Biblical success is not defined by our wealth, by the number of our friends, by the size of our home, or the vehicle we drive; it is not obtained through academic achievements or professional gains; it does not come from our thoughts or personal satisfactions. Rather, Biblical success is known in doing... Continue Reading →
Stopping to Think about the Familiar
Proverbs 3.1-20 In the familiarity of Scripture, we can sometimes overlook the point; having read it, memorized it, and thought about it in the past, its significance can be lost. One of these passages is Proverbs 3.5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In... Continue Reading →
Beginning the Day with the Lord
Psalm 5.1-12 Though we do not know the circumstance in which David prayed, we do know it was likely an intense time when he emphatically knew his need for full dependence on the Lord. He prayed: Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I... Continue Reading →
Prepare to Meet the Lord
Amos 4.6-13 Amos painted a bleak picture of Israel’s continued disobedience and refusal to repent. Repeatedly the Lord had shown Himself to be powerful, holy, and the righteous judge, but Israel continued on their path of wicked pursuit. Five times the Lord reminded them of their stubbornness, of His actions to draw them back to... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 