Where have all the heroes gone? Our society is obsessed with celebrity of status. The cult of celebrity is replacing the reality of heroes. Where are the godly heroes? We are to serve no other gods. Don’t cry over anything… Read More ›
Month: September 2012
Getting A Grip On Fear – Psalm 46:1-10
God is our refuge — he is our place of safety. We can always go to him no matter how bad things are, no matter how fearful we may be. He is always ready to place his protecting arms around… Read More ›
Experiencing God’s Presence Daily – Psalm 139:1-24
Do you want to experience God’s presence every day? When we read Psalm 139 we can see that there is nothing we have to fear. God sees all, he knows what is coming, and if we wait on God to… Read More ›
Escaping The Guilt Trap – Psalm 32:1-5
One of the most poisonous of emotions is that of guilt. We have all been haunted by the ghost of guilt. The worst trip you can go on is a guilt trip! It will take you further than you want… Read More ›
Defeating Temptation – Psalm 119:11
There is always a way out. You may feel a temptation is too overpowering for you to bear but that’s a lie of Satan. God promised never to allow more on you than He puts within you to handle it…. Read More ›
Dealing With Loneliness – Psalm 102:6-7
Loneliness is a common fact. It is the most devastating malady of this day. We all have to deal with it. Loneliness is not isolation or solitude. We all need some solitude at some time. Jesus withdrew himself to pray… Read More ›
Before Going To Bed – Psalm 4:1-8
Here are some things to do and think upon before going to bed:- 1 – A Call to God and a challenge to men (vs. 1-2) David grounds his prayer on his integrity – “my righteousness” and on God’s past… Read More ›
A Howl Of Despair – Psalm 42-43
This psalm is probably one psalm rather than two. There are profound words in these verses and real despair. God seems to be distant. If someone had said “How are you?” then this is what the comeback would have been… Read More ›
Where Is God When I Need Him? – Job 22-24
The friends of Job sent letters to Job. Their letters were scathing, untrue and scandalous. They should never have been sent but they were. They did not hold their anger but unloaded it. Job is reeling under this constant barrage…. Read More ›
When Trials Become Our Teacher – Job 2:1-13
In Job’s story the question is, “can a man lose everything and still follow God?” 1 – Accused by Satan (vs. 1-8) Satan’s persistence (vs. 1-3) – God initiates the conversation with Satan. Satan does not give up easily. He… Read More ›