I love the Lord. He heard my cries, And pitied every groan. Long as I live, when troubles rise, I’ll hasten to His throne. (From a poem and hymn by Isaac Watts) Richard Smallwood Richard Smallwood is an American gospel composer, music director, and arranger. He has won many awards and his songs have been translated into Korean, German, Hebrew, …
Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 3)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit….Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 12:14) This post builds Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 1) More on Being Frustrated We know the feeling. We have …
Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 2)
So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) Upheld by Christ Dave Dravecky played major league baseball for 9 years, but his pitching arm was amputated in 1991 due to cancer. He …
Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 1)
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30) Plans Were Hindered In 2023, a plane …
Psalm 67 (Gathering in God’s Family, Part 3)
The land yields its harvest. God, our God, blesses us. May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear Him. (Psalm 67:6-7) This post builds on Psalm 67 (Gathering in God’s Family, Part 1) and Psalm 67 (Gathering in God’s Family, Part 2) A Thanksgiving Hymn This ending to Psalm 67 reminds me of …
Psalm 67 (Gathering in God’s Family, Part 2)
May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for God rules the peoples with equity and guides the nations of the earth. (Psalm 67:4) This builds on Psalm 67 (Gathering in God’s Family – Part 1) An Old Testament Triumph The book of 2 Kings records a historic account near 800 BC. The Syrians were hostile to the Hebrews …
Psalm 67 (Gathering in God’s Family, Part 1)
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face shine on us—so that Your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. (Psalm 67:1-2) Foreign Missionaries Spur Us on When missionaries come to our churches, they remind us and stir us to spread God’s good news in Jesus here in the USA. I …
The Lord is Faithful
I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness….I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. They are always generous and lend freely. Their children will be a blessing. (Psalm 25:10, 37:25-26) Whale Riders and Psalm 37 The Māori …
Secure in Christ
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken….He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. (Psalm 16:8. 40:2) An Insecure Star Paul Newman (1925-2008) was an American actor, …
Meekness is Not Weakness (Psalm 37)
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31) God is Beautifying Us Pastor Scott Sauls says that many of the world’s most accomplished people became their best selves because of their distress, not in spite …
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