You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal…
Month: October 2019
Lessons Learned: Right Living
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wickedor stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in seasonand whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.Not…
Psalm 119 (part 19)
145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your decrees.146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.149 Hear my voice in accordance with…
Lessons Learned: Worship
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.Such knowledge is too wonderful…
Psalm 119 (part 18)
137 You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are right.138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.139 My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.141 Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.142 Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.143 Trouble and distress have come…
Heirs Have Hope!
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice…
Overriding The Mouth’s Autopilot
Have you ever wished you could snatch your own words out of the air before another person’s ears caught them? Have you gotten tired of the flavor of your foot in your mouth? There is yet hope for all of us who have found ourselves in that position! While we can never unscramble eggs or…
A Nation Without Sense!
Listen, you heavens, and I will speak; hear, you earth, the words of my mouth.Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew,like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just.A faithful God who does no…
God’s Response To Phony Worship
The Lord says:“These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder;the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish.”Woe to…
A Warped and Crooked Generation
Reflection What does a “warped and crooked generation” look like? What is the alternative to living in this manner? What are the benefits of living in a way that is neither warped nor crooked? Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then…
Food for Thought 