Tag: faith

• Unless the Lord

  1Unless the LORD builds the house,those who build it labor in vain.Unless the LORD watches over the city,the watchman stays awake in vain.–Psalm 127 Here is the great tension between our efforts and God’s plan. Here are 7 thoughts that jumped out at me as I drink my first cup of coffee this morning.

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  September 13, 2023

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• When Jesus Is on Your Side

  2if it had not been the LORD who was on our side when people rose up against us, 3then they would have swallowed us up alive–Psalm 124 [Note: to you who receive this as an email, the format was crazy yesterday. I don’t know why it ended up that way, but sorry about that!] I journey with…

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  September 12, 2023

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• To Whom Do You Turn?

  1I lift up my eyes to the hills.From where does my help come? 2My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. 3He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.–Psalm 121 I journey with depression. I face moments of anxiety. I have lived with MS for over half of…

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  September 11, 2023

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• The Only Hope for the Lost

  176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,for I do not forget your commandments.–Psalm 119 Two other Bible moments came to mind as I read this final verse from the longest chapter in the Bible. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid…

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  September 10, 2023

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• Sleepless Mission

  147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words. 148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.–Psalm 119 No matter how you look at it, the psalmist is awake when others are asleep. I have journeyed with friends who have trouble sleeping.…

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  September 9, 2023

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• The Addict’s Struggle

  133Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.–Psalm 119 Here are three points that jump out at me from today’s text.

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  September 8, 2023

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• Turn On the Light!

  05Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.–Psalm 119 A few years ago I recall being persuaded by a nutritionist to add additional glasses of water to my daily intake. I wish I could tell you that it aided my weight loss journey tremendously. But it did guarantee one…

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  September 7, 2023

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• Mercy Required

  77Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.–Psalm 119 There is a tension with the law of God. Paul summed it up well. What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the…

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  September 6, 2023

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• Companions

  63I am a companion of all who fear you,of those who keep your precepts.–Psalm 119 I journey with all kinds of people. I keep many people on my radar and when I see them I connect with them. If I see you at a church service or at the store then you are important to…

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  September 5, 2023

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• Sovereign Inner Guidance

  36Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! 37Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.–Psalm 119 Here are five points I would like to make regarding this passage. Now I want you to ponder your story. Is there any lasting hope for you as…

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  September 4, 2023

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