Posts with the category “daily-devotional”

Walking Through the Psalms“O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” – Psalm 63:1...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Power, O God, belongs to you; unfailing love, O Lord, is yours.” – Psalm 62:11-12 (NLT)“A Powerful Love” There was a story in the news a few years ago about a General Manage...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” – Psalm 62:8 (NLT)“When You Need to Pour Out Your Heart” When I lived in Phoenix,...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” – Psalm 62:5 (NIV)“Resting in Chaos” A few years ago, a bird built a nest inside the light fixture right outside our...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.” – Psalm 62:4 (NIV)“Living Inside-Out” “Sin starts in the heart.” I want you to say that out loud. Then I want ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Then I will sing praises to your name forever as I fulfill my vows each day.” – Psalm 61:8 (NLT)“From Rules to Relationship!” As I look back on my journey of faith, I often ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” – Psalm 61:2 (NIV)“Higher Ground” Isn’t it crazy how mu...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” – Psalm 59:16 (NIV)“Lord, I Need Your Str...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me.” – Psalm 58:10 (NLT)“God Will Stand with You” God will stand with you. He will stand with you no matter what you’re facing ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Then at last everyone will say, ‘There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.’” – Psalm 59:11 (NLT)“Payday Isn’...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.” – Psalm 57:11 (NLT)“Go Be God’s Glory!” In the Old Testament, whenever the Presence o...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.” – Psalm 57:10 (NLT)“A Grandparent’s Love” We love our grandkids. A LOT. Though...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!” – Psalm 57:7 (NLT)“Sing with Confidence!” When I read this verse, I thought o...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He will send help from heaven to rescue me…My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 57:3 (NLT)“When God Shows Off” I attended college in Houston,...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.” – Psalm 57:2 (NLT)“God Is Bigger!” Have you ever doubted yourself? I sure have. And what’s funny is ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.” – Psalm 57:1 (NLT)“Come Out of T...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” – Psalm 56:8 (NLT)“God’s Diary” My wife is all ab...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you.” – Psalm 55:22 (NLT)“Let Go and Let God” “Let go and let God.” Have you ever heard that statement? It’s one of t...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“As for my companion, he betrayed his friends; he broke his promises. His words are as smooth as butter, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but und...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me.” – Psalm 55:16 (NLT)“Blessed Assurance” Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine; Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“It is not an enemy who taunts me—I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me—I could have hidden from them. Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion an...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Oh, that I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest! I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness.” – Psalm 55:6-7 (NLT)“When You Need to Get Away” Do yo...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles… Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking.” – Psalm 55:2, 5 (NLT)“Overwhelmed” “Overwhelmed...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive!” – Psalm 54:4 (NLT)“God Is Our Helper!” Several years ago, in a Sunday message, I showed a video clip of an amazing story. A f...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Everyone has turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.” – Psalm 53:3 (NIV)“They Are Just YOU Without Him” David uses this verse in h...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“God, I will thank you forever for what you have done. With those who worship you, I will trust you because you are good.” – Psalm 52:9 (NCV)“Why You Can Trust God” Do you ha...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” – Psalm 51:17 (NLT)“The Healing Power of Brokenness” Some time ago, I ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” – Psalm 51:12 (NIV)“Restore My Joy!” The first public miracle that Jesus performed was...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10 (NLT)“Making the Most of Grace” In 1998, Rene Fernandez stood before Judge Edwin Collier. H...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.” – Psalm 51:1 (NLT)“A Grace That Is Big Enough” Hav...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High.” – Psalm 50:14 (NLT)“Habits Of The Heart” My youngest son and his wife are working hard...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“They trust in their wealth and boast of great riches. Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death by paying a ransom to God. Redemption does not come so easily, for no one ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” – Psalm 48:14 (NIV)“Shining Bright Until The End!” A few years ago, I visited with a really...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple.” – Psalm 48:9 (NLT)“The One Thing That Changes Everything” Sundays are busy days for pastors. We some...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! For the LORD Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth." – Psalm 47:1-2 (NLT)“A God Worth...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Be still, and know that I am God!” – Psalm 46:10 (NLT)“Be Still” I’m not good at being still, are you? I have things to do, people to talk to, sermons to work on, devotions ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NLT)“The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have” There are two kinds of friends. There are frie...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes.” – Psalm 44:5 (NLT)“His Power, His Name, His Victory!” One of my favorite stories...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“We have heard it with our ears, O God; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.” – Psalm 44:1 (NIV)“Let Your Stories Live On!” One thing that...  Read More