Then I remember something that fills me with hope. The LORD’s kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed. The LORD can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. (Lamentations 3:21-23 CEV) God’s new mercies every day should fill us with hope as well. Despite yesterday’s failures andContinueContinue reading “New Day, New Mercies”
Category Archives: Old Testament
You Can!
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NLT) “Apart from me you can do nothing,” Jesus said. So years later, having experienced the truth of these words, Paul penned downContinueContinue reading “You Can!”
Facedown
But when the assembly gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron and turned toward the tent of meeting, suddenly the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared. Then Moses and Aaron went to the front of the tent of meeting, and the LORD said to Moses, “Get away from this assembly soContinueContinue reading “Facedown”
God Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. (Psalm 37:4 NLT) Driving by the airport one summer, I looked at the planes taking off and longed for a vacation. It had been a hectic year and I needed a break. Unbeknown to me, my family had planned to go awayContinueContinue reading “God Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart”
Eating Right
But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 NLT) I can’t go a day without reading the Bible. It has become my spiritual food. This is the point Jesus makes in today’s passage as well.ContinueContinue reading “Eating Right”
My Type of Music
And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. (Romans 16:20 AMPC) I love to sing about God’s love and goodness in my life, but for a long time, spiritual warfare has been my type of music. You know, songs about warfare and victory which talk about God’s power and Satan’s finalContinueContinue reading “My Type of Music”
Rising with the Son
We are more than conquerors through [Christ] who loved us. (Romans 8:37 NIV) It’s been nine years since I launched a personal blog on Facebook. At first, “Rising with the Son” sounded like a catchy title for a Christian book I intended to publish. I still remember brainstorming a bunch of titles with my friendContinueContinue reading “Rising with the Son”
This Is It!
The two of them climbed into the boat, and the wind died down. The disciples in the boat, having watched the whole thing, worshiped Jesus, saying, “This is it! You are God’s Son for sure!” (Matthew 14:32-33 MSG) There’s not one person on God’s green earth who enjoys storms and even if we looked forContinueContinue reading “This Is It!”
Be Compassionate
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36 NIV) There comes a time when we begin to show compassion even for the person who has wronged us. We begin to see them as Jesus did the people of His day–lostContinueContinue reading “Be Compassionate”
Don’t Say a Word
Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was. (Job 2:13 NIV) I’ve learned that sometimes the best thing to do for someone who is hurting is to be there for them without saying aContinueContinue reading “Don’t Say a Word”
Rising with the Son 