What the eyes are to one’s ability to see, insight is to one’s soul. Insight has been defined as “the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of a person, subject, or thing.” That’s exactly what Psalm 19 is all about. It’s about coming “to gain an accurate and deep understanding” of God through…
Psalm 1 begins the entire book of Psalms with a blessing. The first three verses relate how one is amazingly blessed by being a person of character and integrity before the Lord and others (vs. 1) and by also delighting and meditating “day and night” on the word of God (vs. 2). What God has…
Psalm 1 introduces the book by pronouncing one “blessed” who displays godliness of character and who also “delights” and “meditates” on the Lord’s word. It’s been said that the only way to keep a broken vessel full is to keep the faucet running (2 Corinthians 4:7) and that’s precisely what biblical meditation does. It’s something…
This is a season in which many of us are growing flowers, vegetables, and fruit. Out in the desert of west Texas where I live, this can be both delightful and challenging. We average only about 13 inches of rain per year and the scorching sun can easily burn tender plants. A significant amount of…
The book of Nehemiah is a book about devastating loss, great trouble and survival in a world vastly different from what it once was (Nehemiah 1:1-3). Nehemiah is not just about rebuilding the broken walls of the city of Jerusalem; it’s also about rebuilding and restoring a broken relationship with God. It’s about God’s people…
Or – How to Juggle Your Job, God-Time, Cooking, Cleaning, Teaching Your Kids & Refereeing During a Crisis It may be just me (and I know it isn’t), but I’ve never prayed for my family more than during this COVID-19 Pandemic. Social distancing and so many working from home, not to mention those who have…
The difference between good Bible students and great ones really boils down to this – the ability to ask and to biblically answer questions of the text in order to better know, love and obey God. Note that there are two distinct but interrelated aspects. “The ability to ask and to biblically answer questions…
One doesn’t have to say much to say a lot, and in no case is this more true than of God Himself! The apostle Paul suffered from a “thorn” in the flesh (2 Corinthians 12:7). Scripture does not tell us precisely what Paul’s “thorn” was; however, it was something Paul repeatedly pleaded with God to…
Things have changed greatly for everyone in the last few months. COVID-19, social distancing, stock market woes and economic fears, lay-offs, and unemployment – all these concerns have many wondering if this is the new “normal.” While in no way seeking to treat any or all of these highly serious matters flippantly, the people of…
Many of us would be much better off spiritually, mentally and emotionally if we only better listened to the little ones. Recently this truth struck me yet again to the depth of my soul. If we really listened to the words that children sing in praise to God, our faith would be much greater, our…