Affliction is an unavoidable reality in our lives. Whether it comes in the form of physical pain, emotional turmoil, or spiritual struggle, all of us—believers and unbelievers alike—face hardship. However, Christians experience and understand their afflictions differently. Psalm 34 offers a beautiful reminder that while affliction is part of the human condition, God’s care for… Continue reading Being Thankful for God’s Care through Affliction
There are a lot of times in life when it’s a struggle. There are times when our health fails, our family is going through a tough time, we have a lot on our plate, or we are having a relationship problem. Sometimes we just need to read Scripture to hear from God directly. Below are… Continue reading Three Psalms to Read When You Need Peace
God has been good to all of us. Even those who are not His people. But He is especially good to those who are His people. You can read about this in our past article God Gives His Children Extra Blessings . Even though we are a very blessed people, it is easy for us… Continue reading A Warning to not Forget God’s Goodness
There are many occasions that cause times of sorrow. Different areas of loss that lead to sadness. It could be through loss of a good relationship, death, financial loss, a decline in emotional, mental, physical health, or even spiritual decline. During these times we are called to cry out to God. In Psalm 77 the… Continue reading How to Receive God’s Comfort in Times of Sorrow
God’s Word is full of wisdom. It has direction for His people to live everyday life. This wisdom covers every corner of our lives and what we do. The question is, where do we find this wisdom? The Bible is a multifaceted book with smaller books in it. It has several literary genres. These books… Continue reading Where to Find God’s Wisdom for All of Life
Our God is a God of rest. He rested after creation. Jesus rested at times. God calls us to rest in Him, and when we don’t there are times He makes us rest. The first time we see rest in the Bible is after God created the world. “And on the seventh day God finished… Continue reading When God Makes Us Rest
Baker Publishing Group sent me an advanced copy of their new book “Sheltering Mercy” by Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt, and asked me to review it. My personal devotions have been from the Psalms the last two years so I found it to be of potential interest. OVERVIEW This is a book of prayers… Continue reading Soul-Refreshing Prayers from the Psalms: A Review
We live in a culture where people have fallen away from the practice of praying. Prayer has always been a staple of Christian life. It says, “God, I can’t do this without you, I need you.” It’s a reliance on someone who is really in control. When I suggest we talk to God verses praying,… Continue reading When You Should Talk to God Instead of Pray
When we think of Psalms, we think of comfort. But the Psalms are so much more than that. They provide a wealth of emotion, theology, and information. Here are five quick tips on what to think about while reading the Psalms. A Variety of Authors: When we think about who the Psalms are written by,… Continue reading 5 Quick Tips for Understanding the Psalms
Over the last couple of decades there has been a push to replace God with His creation. You will hear people say things like, “The woods are my church.” By that, they mean that you can worship God just as well, if not better, in the woods. Think about it – there are no distractions;… Continue reading Instead of Pray, Stare at the Stars
