Practice What We Learn

Practice What We Learn

Paul wrote Philippians from prison, but he had spent time ministering to the saints at Philippi many times. In the verses just prior to verse 4, he tells them to stop worrying, focus on what’s true and good, true and pure. Verse 4 is his summation and challenge to practice all he has taught them….

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…

My Comfort and My Strength

My Comfort and My Strength

Psalm 42:8 is a both a prayer and a declaration of God’s constant presence in our lives. Most likely it was written by someone far from home who could not visit the temple to worship. Perhaps he was surrounded by enemies and sought the Lord for comfort and strength. Verse 8 acknowledges God’s omnipresence by…

The Lord Hears My Cries

The Lord Hears My Cries

Psalm 118:5 highlights the importance of trusting the Lord in all circumstances. I recall a time in my life when I felt completely hopeless and saw no clear way out of a situation. As depression, guilt, shame, and anger overwhelmed me, I cried out to the Lord, but I thought He was silent. In the…

Look Up

Look Up

In our current culture, we are bombarded daily by information from multiple sources. Social media has, for many, replaced traditional news outlets. The rise and growing sophistication of AI has made discerning the validity of what we see difficult. On earth, truth gets convoluted and confusing. Yet, with God, nothing changes. He is the same,…