Psalm 139:23 “Search me, God, and know my heart” Oswald Chambers writes, “We have to get rid of the idea we understand ourselves. It is the last conceit to go. The only one who understands us is God.” Has the Holy Spirit ever surprised you with revelations about yourself? Exposed some Continue Reading…
1 Chronicles 21:13 “Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” I’ve always been intrigued by trials and courtrooms. I’m one of the few people I know who has never been called for jury duty but Continue Reading…
Romans 5:18 “Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men.” The first week of the new year has provided the following: A frozen pipe threatening to release an unwanted gush of water into our upstairs bedroom. A dishwasher Continue Reading…
Psalm 135:3 “Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good” Good. Great. Sovereign. Just. Mighty. The psalmist certainly got it right when he chronicled the reasons we should praise the Lord. Interestingly, in Psalm 135, he begins with the fact God is good. Only through the lens of understanding his goodness can we Continue Reading…
Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” I saw a sign on a marquee today: The gift of Continue Reading…
1 Corinthians 11:2 “I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.” Ornaments on our tree reminding me of special friends, of special places, of special events like “baby’s first Christmas.” Candle-lit Christmas Eve services. Eggnog coffee. Gift opening Continue Reading…
Mark 2:4-5 “Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, ‘Son, your sins Continue Reading…
Psalm 115: 11 “You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.” I’ve recently noticed a significant change in my life. When things don’t work out the way I expected, it doesn’t bother me as much as it used to. Disappointments don’t hang on me like Continue Reading…
Psalm 90: 14, 17 “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love….establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.” My friend Frank liked to say everyone in the world is searching for two things: to know someone loves them and that their life has Continue Reading…
I’m excited to announce the day has arrived! My new book, “Between the Lamp Posts:365 Devotions for God-Seekers” is being released today.