“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 ESV Reflection: what was the last thing the devil stole from you? Most people invest a lot in all sorts of anti theft tools and devices, to deter and prevent thieves access […]
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“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.” Psalm 107:1-3 ESV Reflection: how
“Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” Psalm 106:1 ESV Reflection: what do you consider “good”? It sounds like such a simple question. But when you spend just a few minutes thinking about it, you will probably find that it is actually complicated,
“The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3:25-26 ESV Reflection: do you like to wait? Sitting at the airport waiting for the next plane. A 5 hour layover. I’m sure you
“Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” Psalm 105:3-4 ESV Reflection: what does it mean to “seek the Lord”? A few years ago we had decided to build a new house. Having built 3 houses before,
“I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.” Psalm 104:33-34 ESV Reflection: what around you do you give God honor and glory for? There is something deeply satisfying
“But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.” Psalm 103:17-18 ESV Reflection: after Jesus, why do we need to fear God and follow his commandments? Let’s say you
“He has broken my strength in midcourse; he has shortened my days. “O my God,” I say, “take me not away in the midst of my days— you whose years endure throughout all generations!”” Psalm 102:23-24 ESV Reflection: what are your perspectives on life? Around 1998, I attended a conference and trade show in New
“I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house;” Psalm 101:1-2 ESV Reflection: who are good intentions for? Let’s say you step on
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 ESV Reflection: When Jesus said, “love your enemies”, did he introduce something new? Because of our physical lives and minds being so very finite and limited, we have a very difficult time wrapping our minds around the idea of something “eternal”, including something that
