“Exalt Yahweh with me, and let’s exalt His name together.” ~King David
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
“BUT NOW.” Martin Lloyd-Jones, the great British preacher and expositor of Romans, once said that “there are no more wonderful …
When we think of leaders, how often do we think of love and truth? That should become our normal criteria. …
On days I am not working, sometimes I want to take a nap. So … I do. It feels great. …
There are some things that just are not possible with us. We cannot please God without faith. With faith, nothing …
I am God’s creation. He made me. Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good. Courage …
There are a lot of things that do not really matter at the end of the day. Who won the …
We are all on a mission given to us by the Messiah Jesus Himself. I am not exempt. God has …
God knows exactly how much I can handle. God is God and God is Great. God will see me through to …
I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it. It happens. It is not pleasant. I …
I know that our heavenly Father can be extravagant. I know that He can be VERY extravagant. But more than …
God’s good word to us is constant. There are no ups and downs with his love. The message of Jesus …
I have decided not to publish the video I had intended to this morning. The powerful video was created by Lion …
The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …
We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …
I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. Friends and family …
When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …
This is in fact stunning. How can I characterize His sacrifice? It was perfect. There was nothing lacking in it …
The big deal: God has done some amazing things in my life. But, He says to me, “Are you good …
Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”. Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …
Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around, I can see …
One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …
But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …
Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …
It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …
Why it matters: God promises that because he loves me, He will always rescue me. God promises he will protect me. …
Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …
Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …
Here is an amazing thing about our heavenly Father. He spoke to us directly through His Son Jesus. Just reading …
Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a good place to …
There is good news. I live in that world through our Master Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus has paid the price …
I don’t know the future. I don’t know what the future holds. I do know who holds it. Thank you …
The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …
God wants us to understand how He takes care of us. Jesus said “Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall …
Get up! It is a stunning day in paradise. God is in a good mood. Jesus is smiling. Be happy! …
God is good. God is good all the time. God will be good tomorrow and every day after. Can you …
God is patient with us when we miss His goal and plan. Jesus perfectly models that for us. Jesus is …
We have good news. God is God and perfect. God is good and in a good mood. Everything He made is …
God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know that God is good and He loves us. Every detail …
God is always in a good mood. He is our heavenly Father. Perfect in every way. Always caring and thoughtful. …
Why this is important: Ultimately, God’s goodness is seen in His plan to redeem us from missing His goal (aka …
I was a dupe of sin. I missed God’s goal for my life and needed to be delivered from the …
I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak …
Do disciples have joy even in the face of opposition? Absolutely we do. Jesus is kind and thoughtful. I know …
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
Sometimes we keep a list of other people’s wrongs. We can recite it chapter and verse. It can actually be …
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer it …
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
Am I cheating on God? There are times I just want my own way. That cheats God of the relationship …
Frank Turek talks about the morally sufficient reasons that God has to allow some evils. If God is good, why …
Our God is amazing. He doesn’t wait on us. In fact, He did it all by sending Jesus to take …
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
Our Father cares for us. He has great things in mind for us. He is doing it. He loves us …
Not one single promise has failed. How powerful those words are to us. His word is filled to the brim …
Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact? God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know …
God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus. If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
God is good in that I can count on His word. God is faithful. God will keep His promises. God …
Some nights I don’t sleep as well as I would like. How do I use the time? Worrying? Tossing and …
I am tested. I am challenged. That is normal for someone who is a learner (disciple) of Jesus. The challenges …
I have received the very mercy of God. Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature …
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
King David is being chased by Saul. He is hiding in a cave. He is in a very tough spot. …
God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …
God is very faithful and loyal. God does everything He promises. I can count on that. My job is to …
Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …
It should be understood that Jesus is “the” good shepherd, not simply “a” good shepherd, as others may be, but …
God is good in that I can count on His word. God is faithful. God will keep His promises. God …
Maybe being joyful not just for kooks. Doesn’t Jesus just rock my world? Am I out of my mind at …
The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. He calls me to …
Somehow, we have this image of God, from the Old Testament, as an angry old man. Grumpy to the core. …
It is not about me. Of course I get down. I start crying the blues. I’m throwing a big pity …
Why doesn’t God answer all prayers for healing? Does His seeming silence call His goodness or existence into question? Sean …
God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus. If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …
I gave her a $20 bill. I owed her $2.32. She gave me my change and I walked away. Later …
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking that. It …
God is good. God alone is good. God only has good things in mind for me. Jesus wants me to …
It is a distraction game. It is classic but I see it happening. I do it sometimes as well. I …
The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. He calls me to …
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
True love is forgiving: God loves me so He forgives me for missing His goal (aka sin) for my life. …
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
God showed His infinite kindness to me. God sent His Son Jesus to die for me. Surely I can, by …
Jesus wants to perform a miracle in my life. There are many competing voices telling me it won’t happen. Who …
King David knew that our Master (Lord) is our shepherd. We all love Psalm 23. Jesus is the good shepherd. …
Ultimately, God’s goodness is seen in His plan to redeem me from missing His goal (aka sin). The gospel is …
I should be patient, even as Jesus is patient. Naturally, in and of myself, I am not. God’s kindness is …
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
Jesus stands firm against evil. Jesus challenges me to do the same. As God’s child, I walk according to this …
I want to please God, my heavenly Father. That is my heart’s desire. It takes sacrifice on my part. It …
God is good — We see it in his work of creation I have good news. God is God and perfect. …