We each have problems; there are struggles we have to endure. We face difficulties and trials that can seem overwhelming; we fight temptations and do battle to resist sin. We suffer at varying levels. Some of our suffering comes from living in a body that is not meant to last, and we live with pain,... Continue Reading →
Seized by God’s Grace Genesis 19.1-26
Though Lot was a righteous man, he lived in the wicked city of Sodom and was compromised in his association with sinful men. He had become comfortably surrounded by sin. Abraham prayed for the Lord to spare Sodom if there ten righteous people remained. These could not be found; only Lot. Judgment was inevitable. When... Continue Reading →
Consider the love of Jesus
Luke 6.27-36 Jesus spoke to change our hearts toward those who are difficult to love, who have offended us, or have harmed us. He called us to love them. But I say to you who hear, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 20.1-13
We have been created in an amazing manner by an incredible God. Every part of us is specifically created; every function perfectly designed; every component perfectly fitting with all others. “The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the LORD has made them both” (Proverbs 20.12). Ears and eyes, created by God and given to... 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 →
My Morning Desk 