Seeking Refuge in God’s Fortress

As a fortress, God also defends us against the forces of evil. We need not be afraid because the arrows of the evil one bounce off the fortress of God that surrounds us. We do not need to fear the evil that stalks us.

God’s Faith in Abilities We Don’t See in Ourself

Gideon has doubt about God’s intent to save them and perhaps even more doubt about his ability to lead the charge against their oppressors. The Lord reassures Gideon he has the strength and that he is with him (6:14), yet Gideon still questions God’s judgement.

Where Do We Place Our Fear?

Why are we so afraid of the people and forces of this world? So often we respond like the disciples in the midst of the storms that pop up in life by crying out to God to do something saying, “Don’t you care?”

Shattered Pieces Before God

To the casual observer, all those pieces look like a bunch of shattered glass, broken and useless. But the craftsman has the full picture in mind and knows how to assemble the pieces to create an inspiring image illuminated by the light.

July Publishing Schedule

Each Thursday in July we will dig into the archives to reprint a post from 2018. In addition to new posts on Tuesdays and Sunday Praise, Friday Faith posts will also have a question for you to ponder related to the selected scripture. Here’s a recap of the July schedule: Sunday: “Sunday Praise”: Take a […]

February Publication Schedule

It’s hard to believe a month has already passed in this new year. In February, the regular publication schedule continues with new content: Sunday: “Sunday Praise”: A weekly scripture of praise to God. Monday: “Prayer Journey”: A morning prayer to start the week. Tuesday & Thursday: A new post reflecting on faith and scripture. Thank […]

January Publication Schedule

Now until January 6, the countdown continues of the top ten viewed posts in 2021. On January 9, the regular publication schedule resumes: Sunday: “Sunday Praise”: A weekly scripture of praise to God. Monday: “Prayer Journey”: A morning prayer to start the week. Tuesday & Thursday: A new post reflecting on faith and scripture. Thank […]

November Publication Schedule

The first week in November will feature two new poems on the temporal nature of life. Posts for November 16 and 18 will feature a mini study on Jonah and second chances. Below is a recap of the schedule for November. Posts are usually published at 6 a.m. Sunday: “Sunday Praise”: A weekly scripture of […]

Blessings That Spur a Fear of the Lord

The blessings that God bestowed on Israel were not for their own enjoyment, rather it was so that other nations would know God and his salvation. As the last verse of the Psalm 67 states, “May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.”

#WednesdayWalk — Hope for the Forsaken

I strained to get a look at the man, but the mass of people made it difficult to get closer. I could barely make out what he was saying to the crowd. I thought he said something about being comforted. I tried to push my way forward, but the people were packed in too tight for me to move any further…