Experiencing Hope, Finding Truth
Waiting in silence is hard, but over the years, I’ve discovered that even 5 minutes a day of complete silence before the Lord sometimes brings more wisdom and peace than an hour of talking. David struggled often with making good choices, but he always came back to the Lord and understood the power of being…
David wrote this psalm during a time when he was pursued by his enemies who wanted to kill him. The declarations in the verse are clear indicators of David’s faith in God’s ability to protect him. The metaphors of light, salvation, and stronghold reflect his reliance on God’s guidance, his trust that the Lord would…
On the surface today’s verse appears pretty straight forward, but when I read it I wonder, “What if I don’t love myself?” For those who haven’t learned how to love and accept the beautiful creation they are, obeying this commandment may seem impossible. For those who have been deeply hurt over a long period of…
Today’s verse follows a recap of Israel’s long cycle of obedience, rebellion, captivity, repentance, deliverance, and obedience. God’s chosen people consistently broke the covenant God made with them, but God did not destroy or forsake them. Yes, He disciplined them, but He never gave up on them. Ultimately, He sent His Son to redeem them…
As I read today’s verse, I remember a classic painting of Jesus standing outside a wooden door, surrounded by vines and what appears to be a garden. He’s knocking on the door with a gentle smile in His face. He isn’t forcing the door open, kicking it in or banging on it with both hands….
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