Bless the Lord Oh My Soul

Bless the Lord Oh My Soul

One short verse helps me understand why daily renewal is vital to my relationship with the Lord and how important it is to never lose sight of His glory, majesty, and His steadfast love for me. Psalm 103:1 was most likely written by King David in his later years. The psalm is a hymn of…

The Lord Is My Stronghold

The Lord Is My Stronghold

Nahum 1:7 provides hope amid a discourse that describes the fall of Nineveh. He warns the Israelites of the destruction of the evil Assyrian empire, but inserts verse 7 to remind them that God is good, He is a stronghold, and He knows those who trust Him. As believers, we are challenged to remember the…

Seek the Lord

Seek the Lord

David sought the Lord for guidance throughout his life. He knew he could not battle his enemies alone and he realized the need to confess and repent when he sinned. He wasn’t a perfect human, but he trusted God with his whole heart. Psalm 25:4 shows that David was teachable which is essential for growth….

Who Does My Life Reflect?

Who Does My Life Reflect?

Throughout the book of James, the author is straightforward and gets to his point without any fluff. He doesn’t mince words and clearly wants his audience to have no room to misunderstand his message. James 1:22 is a perfect example of his directness. In one sentence the author admonishes his listeners to not just sit…

Calm In the Storm

Calm In the Storm

Jesus didn’t promise believers a trouble free life. On the contrary, He said, “In the world you will have tribulation.” He knew we would face temptation, disappointment, grief, illness, and all the things that bring distress to our souls, so He reminded us, “But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Does that mean He’s…