On January 6th, 2017 Hillsong Worship brought us the song What A Beautiful Name it Is. In my estimation, this song is the full embodiment of Philippians 2:8-11 which says: “8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath […]
Richard C. Halverson, though I never knew him, is a hero of mine. His work and words have impacted my life. As I remember him in this month of Thanksgiving, I thank God for him. I recently posted one of his devotionals from his bi-weekly devotional letter “Perspective”. I’d like to post another today. I […]
Psalm 84:5-12 New American Standard Bible 5 How blessed is the man whose strength is in You, In whose heart are the highways to Zion! …They go from strength to strength, Every one of them appears before God in Zion. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; …The Lord gives grace and glory; No […]
John 3:30 (NASB) He must increase, but I must decrease. Reading this verse in its context, John the Baptist, nearing the end of his ministry, tells his disciples that Jesus Christ is the Bridegroom, but he, John, is just His friend. He is one who partnered with God in “preparing the way” for the Coming One, […]
“We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near….” Psalm 75:1 Such great encouragement and hope to know this! The psalmist, speaking to God, says: But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, That I may tell of […]
American Flag proudly flying above the U.S.S. Constellation in Baltimore, Maryland’s Inner Harbor. I’d like to have a word with Americans today. And when I say Americans, I not only mean citizens of this great Country, I mean citizens who are loyal to the Country and its Government. Because you are the only true citizens. […]
Matthew 6:33 (NASB) 33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. The scriptures tell us to seek His Kingdom first. So, what is this “kingdom” we should seek? I believe kingdoms are about kings and their domain. That being so, seeking His Kingdom is seeking Him […]
Through the years, there are those who have impacted my life greatly. One of those is Richard C. Halverson, former Chaplain of the United States Senate. His writings speak powerfully to many issues. I share today this devotional taken from his bi-weekly devotional letters, May 20, 1996, published by Concern Ministries, Inc. I might add, […]
Psalm 145:15-16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 The eyes of all look to You, And You give them their food in due time. 16 You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 38:9 (NASB) 9 Lord, all my desire is before You; And my sighing is not hidden from You. Psalm 103:5 […]
A co-worker came into work the other day and matter-of-factly proclaimed: “I met the minimum requirements of motherhood this morning.” I had to chuckle. We all have some set of minimum requirements we believe we need to meet in order to survive each day. But there are also a set of minimum requirements that others […]