Psalm 3 was written by David during a difficult time of family conflict and shameful behavior on the part of his own son, Absalom, and many of his people. You can read this story in 2 Samuel 15-19. Absalom rebelled against his father, the king, and tried to take his throne. Through it all, even …
I Will Surely Give You The Nations
God’s timeline of human history stretches back to Genesis 1, when He interrupted the darkness and chaos that existed on this planet we call Earth. It stretches forward into eternity, for He breathed into Adam the breath of life—His eternal Spirit. And when Adam and Eve willingly chose to sin, God’s timeline began to march …
Delighting And Meditating
Psalm 1 describes two opposing ways of life. God offers us a choice—we can “walk in the counsel of the wicked, stand in the path of sinners, and sit in the seat of scoffers” (verse 1). Or, in contrast, we can choose to find “delight in” and “meditate on” God’s law and be firmly planted, …
Have You Made Your End-Of-Life Preparations?
A quick internet search for “How to Prepare to Die” will result in a myriad of articles all focused on “end-of-life planning.” Most of these address practical things such as wills, estate planning, powers of attorney, and medical preferences—all things that are helpful for this life, but not much use in preparing for what comes …
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Are You Prepared?
As I write this, I’m sitting on my porch on an overcast morning that feels an awfully lot like Fall. My husband says I’m rushing the season, but we can’t deny it. The temperature has made a turn, and mornings have that little nip that says cooler weather is on its way. Enjoying this weather …
The Way Of The Word 