These next two psalms were sung together by the temple priests. Like most of the psalms, they are a desperate prayer to God for hope and salvation. Consequently, the psalmist convinces himself that all hope is only found in God. Let’s dig in… Psalm 42 For the choir director: A psalm (maskill) of the sons …
Psalms 42-43: Does Your Soul Thirst? Are You Sad & Discouraged? Need Hope? Read More »
Sometimes we don’t feel blessed. We could be sick, going through a hardship, having financial difficulties, or just feeling lost and lonely. King David wrote this psalm when he was ill and weakened. A rebellion brewed and he was on the brink of losing his kingdom. In addition, his, son Absalom was plotting to seize …
God is good — all the time! God is just and fair — all the time! Really? Then why do wicked, evil people prosper? That’s the question of the ages! Psalm 37 answers this question with some great advice for us as we try to live righteous, Christlike lives. Let’s dig in… Psalm 37 A …
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Are you “looking forward” to a “prosperous” 2023? After all, that is the traditional greeting on Christmas cards. When we look forward to something like a child looks forward to Christmas, we are expecting, and anticipating something good. Unfortunately, since we are living in the last days and the birth pains that JESUS spoke of …
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According to the religious and political leaders at the COP27 conference in Egypt, we have failed to protect the planet and we need to repent. So, we now have a new set of commandments for climate change! If we look at these through a Biblical Worldview, we can see the hypocrisy, blasphemy, and lies that …
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When you look around at all that is happening in the world, do you ask yourself, “Where is God?” Believe it or not, He is still in control. Best of all, you can trust that God hears your prayers and that you can cling to the Rock of Your Salvation. Let’s dig into this psalm… …
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We, in the United States, don’t really know what it means to be persecuted just for being a Christian. Pastors getting arrested for opening their churches during the COVID pandemic was about as rough as it got here in North America. Nonetheless, elsewhere in the world, it’s way worse. Jesus warned us about persecution. What …
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Who is Satan? He’s known as the devil and Lucifer. “Satan” is actually a title, a position. When you hear something called “satanic”, it means whatever it is grounded in evil and darkness. “Lucifer” — which means “light-bringer” — was one of God’s highest angels. Learn how He fell and what he’s still up to. …
Why You Absolutely Need to Flee from Satan and Everything Evil Now! Read More »
When we are in trouble, we cry out for rescue. If we’re alone, there may be no one to hear you. Who are your enemies? Enemies don’t have to be bad people or evil dictators or villains. They could be the storms and trials of life. Sometimes, we are our own worst enemies. Psalm 18, …
Psalm 18: JESUS is the Rock Who Saves Us from Our Enemies! Read More »
This short Psalm is typical of many psalms — the writer starts off crying, in a panic because of a terrible situation. He’s worried and he cries out to God. By the end of the psalm, he’s done a complete 180-degree turn and he’s praising God. Ultimately, it shows us that worry and panic are …
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When I was around 11 or 12, my parents and I went to Puerto Rico to visit family. My mom’s aunt died of cancer while we were there. I remember right after the funeral, going into a room where they prayed the rosary in Spanish. I was bored. Consequently, I didn’t understand what it was …
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It’s getting really hard to find information, advice, even services, or products that we can trust. Given that, why is it that we forget — or don’t want to — turn to the only person whom we can fully trust to keep His Word and His Promises? In this next Psalm, David has a similar …
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That’s a good question! God gave us a solid foundation of Law and Order to live by. That said, what do we good people do when we see it collapsing? What do we do when we see it rotting away or infected with the cancer of evil? That’s what David talks about in this short, …
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I thank God that I was born an American citizen and that I can live in a country where there is Freedom. As we celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States, I want to consider not just what our Founding Fathers set up America to be, but what they went through. Additionally, I want …
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When is it time to defect to the other side? When does it make sense? How long does it take for your eyes to be opened and realize that you’re on the wrong side? What happened to David thousands of years ago can be applied to today’s circumstances. It’s time to think about it. Let’s …
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When I said that the Bible was like a treasure chest, I wasn’t kidding! Here amidst boring names and more names in the lineage of the Israelites, the tribes of Judah and King David’s family tree is a simple prayer — the prayer of Jabez. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, but this gem is …
1 Chronicles 3-4: More Lineage and a Hidden Treasure in a Simple Prayer Read More »
Growing up Catholic, I was deprived of God’s Word and hence, God’s Truth. Now, I can’t get enough of the Bible — it’s like a treasure chest full of God’s Goodness. The Psalms are praise songs and prayers to God covering many topics. Psalm 119, though it’s the longest one, is a beautiful prayer, praising …
Praying the Psalms 119: A Praise Song for the Bible, the Word of God Read More »
Malachi is the last of God’s prophets in the Old Testament. He’s one of the “minor” prophets, only because his book is so short — just 4 chapters. Nevertheless, in these 4 chapters, God tells the Jews, and us, how He expects us to worship Him. He calls out the hypocrites. Are you ready for …
Malachi 1: How do you Worship God? With the Heart of a Hypocrite? Read More »
or such a time as this. That’s a phrase that is often quoted when a person is in the right place at the right time, with proper authority, ability, skill, or wherewithal to do something positive. It could be to fix what is broken, to correct a wrong, or to bring an important issue to a leader. That’s the situation in which we find Queen Esther in these next 2 chapters. Seek the truth…
Twice in this next passage Jesus asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” Each situation is different as they come to Him with different attitudes. Given that, hopefully, it will make you stop and think about how you approach Jesus in prayer. Seek the truth…
