Posts with the category “daily-devotional”

Walking Through the Psalms“Rescue me, O LORD, from liars and from all deceitful people.” – Psalm 120:2 (NLT)“Worry About Your Character, Not Your Reputation” Have you ever had someone lie about you? I...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I took my troubles to the LORD; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.” – Psalm 120:1 (NLT)“Where Are You Taking Your Troubles?” Where do you take YOUR troubles? Som...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.” – Psalm 119:176 (NLT)“They Are Only a Prayer Away” Read this verse again. ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.” – Psalm 119:162 (NLT)“A Crater of Diamonds!” In Murfreesboro, Arkansas, is the Crater of Diamonds State Park...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.” – Psalm 119:140 (NLT)“Read the Reviews” Having traveled a good bit, I learned a valuable lesson ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“It is time for you to act, LORD; your law is being broken.” – Psalm 119:126 (NIV)“Let God Be God” “It is time for you to act, LORD!” Have you ever prayed that prayer? Maybe,...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.” – Psalm 119:125 (NLT)“Learning to Discern” I’m a big believer in listening to intuition. It’s a toug...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind upon your promises.” – Psalm 119:95 (TLB)“Let It Go!” Some people are not worthy of the amount o...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?” – Psalm 119:82 (NLT)“A Prayer for Those Who Are Straining” Straining. That word jumped out a...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.” – Psalm 119:71 (NLT)“The Gift of Letting Them Suffer” You learn more through failures than ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.” – Psalm 119:50 (NLT)“Standing On The Promises” A few years ago, I was praying with a woman who was not long for ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Give me understanding, and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.” – Psalm 119:34 (NLT)"Put Your Heart Into It!" “HOW you do what yo...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Keep me from lying to myself…” – Psalm 119:29 (NLT)“Defining Reality” One of my favorite books on leadership is Max DePree’s book called “Leadership Is an Art.” He makes a s...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Open my eyes to see wonderful things in your Word.” – Psalm 119:18 (TLB) Do you believe God speaks to you? I do. In fact, I believe God speaks to each one of us every single...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 (NLT)“Your Attitude Is Your Choice” One of the most powerful life lessons I ever learne...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.” – Psalm 118:22 (NLT)“Turning Rejected Stones into Cornerstones” This is a beautiful verse depicting the...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“The LORD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.” – Psalm 118:14 (NLT)“God Has Given YOU The Victory!” This is a great verse for you to read out loud before you...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people.” – Psalm 118:8 (NLT)“Love People. Trust God!” “I just want a man I can always depend on.” “I just want a wom...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear.” – Psalm 118:6 (NLT)“God Is for You!” Look in the mirror and say this out loud: “God is FOR me.” Do you understand what that mean...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“In my distress I prayed to the LORD, and the LORD answered me and set me free.” – Psalm 118:5 (NLT)“If You Can Face It, God Can Fix It!” A few years ago, I was talking with ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For his unfailing love for us is powerful” – Psalm 117:2 (NLT)“The Hysterical Strength of God’s Love” Lauren Kornacki was looking for her father to borrow the car. She went ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I will keep my promises to the LORD in the presence of all his people.” – Psalm 116:14 (NLT)“Promise Maker Or Promise Keeper?” Say this out loud: “I will keep my promises.” ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“What can I offer the LORD for all he has done for me?” – Psalm 116:12 (NLT)“It’s Not Enough” “It’s not enough.” This Sunday I will go to church. I will sing songs. I will pr...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.” – Psalm 116:1 (NLT)“A Judge Who Listens” Many years ago, I was sitting in a traffic court waiting for a f...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“O Israel, trust the LORD! He is your helper and your shield.” – Psalm 115:9 (NLT)“The God Strugglers” The name “Israel” literally means, “He struggles with God.” What a fitt...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Their idols are merely things of silver and gold, shaped by human hands.” – Psalm 115:4 (NLT)“Laying Down Our Idols” Idol worship was a common practice in the days of the ps...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 115:1 (NLT)“We Fight the Battle, But HE Wins the War!” T...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“When the Israelites escaped from Egypt—when the family of Jacob left that foreign land—the land of Judah became God’s sanctuary, and Israel became his kingdom. The Red Sea s...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Who can be compared with the LORD our God, who is enthroned on high?” – Psalm 113:5 (NLT)“Jesus and AI” I saw a disturbing conversation this morning on the Today Show. They ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom.” – Psalm 111:10 (NLT)“Wise Up!” One of our fatal flaws as human beings is believing we’re smarter than we really are. A gr...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!” – Psalm 111:9 (NLT)“The Deal of a Lifeti...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“How amazing are the deeds of the LORD! All who delight in him should ponder them.” – Psalm 111:2 (NLT)“God Is AMAZING!” Amazing. That’s the perfect word. God is simply “amaz...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“The Lord stands at your right hand to protect you. He will strike down many kings when his anger erupts.” – Psalm 110:5 (NLT)“God Can Strike Down Many Kings!” David’s confid...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Let them see that this is your doing, that you yourself have done it, LORD.” – Psalm 109:27 (NLT)“That Has to Be God” What in your life can only be explained by saying, “God...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For I am poor and needy, and my heart is full of pain.” – Psalm 109:22 (NLT)“The God of Our Broken Hearts” When I read this part of David’s prayer in Psalm 109, my mind flas...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But deal well with me, O Sovereign LORD, for the sake of your own reputation! Rescue me because you are so faithful and good.” – Psalm 109:21 (NLT)“Because of Who HE Is!” Da...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I love them, but they try to destroy me with accusations even as I am praying for them! They repay evil for good, and hatred for my love.” – Psalm 109:4-5 (NLT)“It’s Not Abo...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“With God’s help we will do mighty things, for he will trample down our foes.” – Psalm 108:13 (NLT)“With God’s Help” I want to give you some FANTASTIC news: Whatever it is th...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Now rescue your beloved people. Answer and save us by your power.” – Psalm 108:6 (NLT)“Everything a Father Is Supposed to Do” About six years ago, a father by the name of Fr...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!” – Psalm 108:1 (NLT)“Who Is YOUR Confidence In?” There was a great old story I hear...  Read More