Hiding in a cave, pursued by enemies and in danger of his life, David prayed. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by (Psalm 57.1). Knowing there was... Continue Reading →
The Delights of the Heart
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 →
The True Joy of Christmas 1 John 1.1-9
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 →
Jesus – the Cornerstone of our Faith
Acts 4.1-12 Peter and the disciples proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit, they saw God work in miraculous ways. The religious leaders of the day rejected their message, fearing the people would turn to Christ and deny them. They rejected Christ had risen from the dead; they... Continue Reading →
The Unfailing Word of God
Isaiah 40.1-17 Isaiah wrote that Judah would be judged for their sinfulness and negligence to follow the word of the Lord; they would be humbled, taken into captivity, and removed from the land given by God. Though these times would be devastating and they would lose all they had, they still had hope. The... Continue Reading →