It is rare for me to comment on current events, but at this time of the year I am choosing to make some remarks. This past Sunday we remembered and celebrated the entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the King of all kings who entered the gate, knowing what would come. This Friday we will... Continue Reading →
The works of the flesh or the Fruit of the Spirit…
Galatians 5.1-26 Believers cannot satisfy the desires of the flesh and the desires of the Spirit at the same time; he cannot be under control of both simultaneously. These are contrary to each other, diametrically opposing each other, and totally incompatible with each other. The constant practice of the works of the flesh with... 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 →
Our Faithful, Ever-Present Lord
Isaiah 41.10-13; 43.1-7 The Lord reminded Israel of His special relationship with Him, and this principle of His loving care stands true for every believer in Jesus Christ. No matter what we are experiencing, no matter the depth of our pain or the difficulty of our trial, no matter how tired or weary we... 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 →
My Morning Desk 