Key Texts: 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Being July 4th, I feel compelled to say a word or two about freedom. As I thought about this, I considered all I might write about. Should I say something about law and… Continue reading Freedom
Tag: God
Look Up
Key Texts: Psalm 123:1 I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. It seems to me that each day brings a little more controversy; a little more debate. There are times when I have to just switch off the computer, the radio, the TV, because I just can’t… Continue reading Look Up
If You Can?
If You Can? Key Texts: Mark 9:14-29 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. “What are you arguing with them… Continue reading If You Can?
You are the God
You are the God Key Texts: Psalm 88:1-2 Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. All of us have them – moments when we don’t quite know where to turn… Continue reading You are the God
Refuge and Shield
Refuge and Shield Key Texts: Psalm 119:113-114 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. Are you double-minded or are you singularly focused, in terms of your faith and devotion to God? Our society is big… Continue reading Refuge and Shield
Fighting Your Goliath
Key Text: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-37 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle; they were gathered at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and… Continue reading Fighting Your Goliath
The Stronghold
The Stronghold Key Text: Psalm 9 selected verses The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Scripture speaks of strongholds in several ways. There is the kind that we… Continue reading The Stronghold
Gathered Home
Key Text: Psalms 107:1-3 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. It speaks… Continue reading Gathered Home
The Chosen
The Chosen Key Text: 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13 Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house in Gibeah of Saul. Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel grieved over Saul. And the LORD was sorry that he had made Saul king over… Continue reading The Chosen
The Day Is Yours
Key Text: Psalm 74:12-17 But God is my King from long ago; He brings salvation on the earth. It was you who split open the sea by your power; You broke the heads of the monster in the waters. It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave it as… Continue reading The Day Is Yours
IGW3 - In God's Word, In God's Will, In God's Work 