The Word of God has a history. Throughout history people have been greatly divided in their assessment of the value of the Word of God. Some have said that the Bible is divisive, destructive, and diabolical. There are others who
Thy Word…
Which Way Should I Go?
Psalm 51:3-5
For the past two weeks we have been taking a look at Israel and Judah’s leaders who were being threatened with an attack from the enemy. We’ve studied these leaders in order that we might gain some insight into how
Are You Grateful?
Psalm 103
This past week Ruth Ross and I went to visit some folks who are going through a difficult time so that we could pray for them and let them know that the Lord has not forgotten their struggle. Each week
Giving Thanks In The Day of Distress
Psalm 77
Our Thanksgiving celebration has a long history. In our day we have lost touch with much of the meaning of Thanksgiving. Today Thanksgiving has been largely reduced to indulging in lots of delicious food and watching football games with our
Don’t Get Up!
Psalm 33
On Tuesday, September 11, America was knocked to its knees. When the first plane hit the World Trade Center tower we thought that it was a horrible tragedy. How could a pilot make such a gross error in judgment? Did
A Man’s Delight
Psalm 1
On this Father’s Day I have to tell you that in my mind there has never been a greater day to be a man seeking after the things of God than this day in which we live. You may wonder
Understanding the Strategies of Satan
Psalm 119
Three weeks ago we were continuing our study of Psalm 119. We had just taken a look at “deception” and the myriad of ways that we as people deceive those around us and ourselves. After sharing the lesson with you
The Survival Guide for Believers In a Wayward World (Part 3)
The Fraudulent Facade of Deception
The ability to deceive another person has been called an art by some people who see deception as a way to acquire and achieve what one wants. Just in the past few weeks we have heard over and over again
Survival Guide For Believers In A Wayward World (Part 2)
Last week we began a new study, a study of the 119th Psalm that I am calling “The Survival Guide for Believers in a Wayward World.” There are many “survival guides” available for us at the local bookstore. You can
Survival Guide For Believers In A Wayward World (Part 1)
Psalm 119
We live in a very confusing time. What is right? What’s wrong? Who can you trust? Who can you believe? Is there anything that lasts in life? Does anything endure? If nothing is worth dying for, then is life really