Sing For Joy And Exalt God's Wonderful Name Greetings Reader Psalm 92 carries a rare distinction. Scripture identifies it as “a Psalm to be sung on the Sabbath day.” It begins with thanksgiving and praise, but as I studied it, I realized this Psalm gives us some very practical reasons to sing for joy. You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. Psalm 92:4 Sometimes our circumstances don't give us much to sing about. We may even look around...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Be Careful Not to Criticize Someone's Ministry Greetings Reader Have you ever felt certain that someone else wasn't doing ministry the way they should? Early in our marriage, Cindy and I answered God's call to enter full-time children's evangelistic ministry. Much to our surprise, not everyone encouraged us. Some people questioned our decision, while others openly criticized it. Thankfully, we followed God's direction instead of allowing those voices to stop us. The Lord gave us eight...
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Don't Let the Enemy Stop the Work God Gave You Greetings Reader Have you ever allowed discouragement to make you question something God called you to do? While Nehemiah and the people rebuilt Jerusalem's wall, Tobiah mocked their work. He claimed that even a fox walking across the wall would cause it to collapse. Think about that for a moment. A fox is incredibly light on its feet. Yet the enemy used an absurd statement to try to discourage God's people and stop their work. The enemy still...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Written In The Lamb's Book Of Life Greetings Reader It has been my goal to write a devotion on each of the Psalms. As I got further into this journey, two things occurred to me. First, there are 150 of them! Second, some of them are much harder to write about than others. Psalm 87 is one of those Psalms. It has no dramatic storyline or obvious crisis. But as I read it, one thing caught my attention: God keeps a record of those who belong to Him. When the Lord registers the nations, he will...
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When Life Feels Unfair: Trust in God’s Righteous Judgment Greetings Reader Have you ever looked at a situation and thought, “This just isn't right”? Sometimes the wicked seem to prosper while innocent people suffer. We pray, wait, and wonder why God hasn't done something about it. Psalm 94 reminds us of something we need to remember when life feels unfair: God sees, God knows, and God will act. The Lord will not reject his people; he will not abandon his special possession. Psalm 94:14 God...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Does the Old Testament Law Still Apply Today? Greetings Reader If Christians are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, what purpose does the Old Testament law still serve? Did Jesus do away with it, or does it still have value for believers today? In Galatians 3, the apostle Paul explains how God's promise and His law work together. The law was never meant to replace God's grace. Instead, it reveals our need for a Savior and points us to Jesus Christ. If you've ever wondered how the...
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Sing A New Song To The Lord! Greetings Reader Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Psalm 96:1-2 The phrase "new song" appears nine times in the New Living Translation. Psalm 40 says that God gave David a new song, while several other Psalms call God's people to sing a new song of praise. But what makes Psalm 96 especially interesting is that it doesn't stop with singing. It calls us...
25 days ago • 1 min read
The Necessity of Powerful Intercessory Prayer Greetings Reader Have you ever stopped to think about where you would be today if no one had prayed for you? Throughout our lives, God has placed faithful intercessors in our path—parents, grandparents, pastors, friends, and others who quietly stood before Him on our behalf. Their prayers may have protected us, strengthened us, or helped lead us to Christ. Moses demonstrated the power of intercessory prayer when he stood before God on behalf of a...
29 days ago • 1 min read
How to Handle Rejection When Sharing Your Faith Greetings Reader Have you ever tried sharing your faith with someone only to have them reject what you said? Those moments can leave us discouraged and wondering if we should even try again. The apostle Paul reminds us that people are not rejecting us—they are responding to the message of Christ. Our responsibility is not to change hearts but to faithfully share the gospel, pray for those who reject it, and let our lives reflect the love of...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read