Monthly Archives: September 2020

Entrance Requirements—Psalm 15

O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart. Psalm 15:1-2 The word for abide means “sojourn.” On a journey in David’s day you would set … Continue reading

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Enlightenment

1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?How long will You hide Your face from me?2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul,Having sorrow in my heart all the day?How long will my enemy be exalted … Continue reading

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All Talk–Psalm 12

Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be, for the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. They speak falsehood to one another; with flattering lips and with a double heart they speak. Psalm 12:1-2 In evil times, … Continue reading

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Never Out of Sight

You have seen it, for You have beheld mischief and vexation to take it into Your hand. Psalm 10:14 The forces of evil are and have always been with us. The sinister arrogantly think they operate freely beyond the notice … Continue reading

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Know This

As society rapidly descends into chaos and corruption, and everything we hold dear is ripped from our fingers, know this. “Those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, O Lord have not foresaken those who … Continue reading

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Dichotomies

For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, 24 but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the … Continue reading

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Not Many Mighty

It would be pleasing to look back over your life and say, “In holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God,” have I conducted myself in the world. (2 Corinthians 1:12) We are instructed … Continue reading

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The Fear Factor

Then a champion came out from the armies of the Philistines named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. 1 Samuel 17:4 Fear cannot be permitted to occupy our hearts. If it does, the confidence of … Continue reading

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