The Lord made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation; the Lord promised Abraham that he would have a son. However, by the time he was 86 and his wife 76 they had no children; it appeared God was not keeping his promise. Abraham and Sarah decided... Continue Reading →
Galatians 2.15-3.9
Being justified by Christ, we are able to fully live; we have been given new life in Christ; we have been born again by the very Spirit of God and made a child of the eternal Father. By the law, we are able to realize the depth of our sinfulness; by the law we... Continue Reading →
1 Chronicles 28.9-21
David, prior to his death, charged his son Solomon regarding his character, his ambition, and the work set before him. Solomon’s task would not be easy; following his father’s reign would be challenging. Yet, David set him up for success, provided for needed materials and labor to build the temple in Jerusalem, and then... Continue Reading →
Two Freedoms
This week we celebrate the birth of these United States of America and take great joy in our freedoms. We remember those who have gone before us, fighting, sacrificing, and giving their lives that we might be free. Though we live in a time of political unrest, of economic struggles, of moral decline, those of... Continue Reading →
Psalm 27.1-14
David wrote: “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid” (Psalm 27.1)? The Psalmist speaks of “the LORD” – Jehovah, the great “I AM;” He is eternal, sovereign, existent in Himself alone; He is dependent on... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 