1 Peter 2.1-12 Having encouraged believers to stand firm in the face of opposition, to choose righteousness when faced with temptation to sin, to desire maturity as a child of God, and to remember the gracious work of the Lord in salvation, Peter reminds them of their position and purpose in Christ. But you... Continue Reading →
Hosanna to the King of kings!
Mark 11.1-11 Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was like none other. Royalty would plan an arrival into the city with a procession filled with much “pomp and circumstance;” there would likely be the parade of horses, chariots, and trumpets announcing the king’s arrival. The king would come in the finest of robes, expecting people to bow... Continue Reading →
Thankfulness – Today and Always
1 Thessalonians 5.12-24 During this time of Thanksgiving celebrations, may we take time to consider our reasons we have to be thankful. Paul’s command to the church at Thessalonica is clearly and succinctly stated: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5.18).... Continue Reading →
Psalm 107.1-9
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble (Psalm 107.1-2). Those of us who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary, who have been... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 9.1-18
Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight (Proverbs 9.6). First, we are exhorted to “leave our simple ways;” we must forsake them, leave them behind, and have nothing to do with them. These “simple ways” are ways of foolishness, of walking in our own wisdom, of following the... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 