Posts with the category “daily-devotional”

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I pray to you, O LORD, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die.” – Psalm 28:1 (NLT)“When You REALLY Need God” There i...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” – Psalm 27:14 (NLT)“One Divine Drip at a Time” A few years ago, we visited the Nat...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.” – Psalm 27:10 (NLT)“You’re His” I read a beautiful story this past week about a firefighter from New...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me.’ And my heart responds, ‘LORD, I am coming.’” – Psalm 27:8 (NLT)“The Invitation of a Lifetime” Kids are so funny. Whene...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The LORD is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1 (NLT)“Fear Is a Thief” Your fear is robbing you. It’s robbing you of your joy. It’s robbing ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart.” – Psalm 26:2 (NLT)“Doing the Right Things for the Wrong Reasons” Have you ever done the right t...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I come to your altar, O LORD, singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders.” – Psalm 25:6-7 (NLT)“A Prayer for Those in Deep Distress” I had the most awe...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!” – Psalm 25:16-17 (NLT)“A Prayer for Those in ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Overlook my youthful sins, O Lord! Look at me instead through eyes of mercy and forgiveness, through eyes of everlasting love and kindness.” – Psalm 25:7 (TLB)“You’re a Vi...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“…teach me your paths.” – Psalm 25:4 (NIV)“Whose Path Will You Choose?” Have you ever thought about why you choose the roads you take to the places you go? Most of us proba...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Show me your ways, LORD…” – Psalm 25:4 (NIV)“Make His Ways Your Ways” When I read this passage today, it reminded me of what Paul wrote as a challenge to the church in Eph...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“In you, LORD my God, I put my trust.” – Psalm 25:1 (NIV)“Crossing the Bridge of Faith” My brother-in-law, who is a pastor, told me of a cool object lesson he did with a gr...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.” – Psalm 24:1 (NLT)“Don’t Forget, It’s Not Yours” Have you ever noticed how extr...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.” – Psalm 23:5b (NLT)“A God Who Never Gives...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“You anoint my head with oil” – Psalm 23:5b (NIV)“You Anoint My Head with Oil” This is a beautiful part of the Psalm that often blows right past us. There are a couple of d...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4b (NLT)“Our Firm and Gentle God” Shepherds had to be both caring and courageous. The sheep were their responsi...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Even when walking through the dark valley of death I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me, guarding, guiding all the way.” – Psalm 23:4a (TLB)“Walking Through t...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.” – Psalm 23:3b (NLT)“Whose Path Will You Pick?” Several years ago, when I was a Youth Pastor, I had an incredib...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength.” – Psalm 23:2-3a (NLT)“Your Pace Determines Your Peace” One of the names give...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I have all that I need.” – Psalm 23:1b“God Has All You Need” I love this proclamation by David. After picturing God as a caring “Shepherd,” he makes this bold, defining st...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The LORD is my shepherd…” – Psalm 23:1a (NLT)“Trust the Shepherd” This Psalm is the most popular Psalm and one of the most well-known passages in the Bible. The image of G...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The whole earth will acknowledge the LORD and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him.” – Psalm 22:27 (NLT)“It’s Probably Bigger Than You K...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help.” – Psalm 22:24 (NLT)“Your Res...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs; an evil gang closes in on me. They have pierced my hands and feet. I can count all my bones. My enemies stare at me and gloat. ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Everyone who sees me mocks me. They sneer and shake their heads, saying, ‘Is this the one who relies on the LORD? Then let the LORD save him! If the LORD loves him so much...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – Psalm 22:1 (NIV)“Jesus Felt It First” Do those words sound familiar? They should. They were quoted by Jesus on the cross. Not ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For you have given him his heart’s desire; you have withheld nothing he requested.” – Psalm 21: 2 (NLT)“Your Heart’s Desire” Take another look at our verse for today. “For...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. – Psalm 20:7 (NIV)“The Difference Between Excellence and Outcomes” We often have c...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem.” – Psalm 20:2 (NLT)“Help Is on the Way” Julian Hernandez and his 12-year-old son were hiking in ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry.” – Psalm 20:1 (NLT)“God Is Greater Than Your Troubles” I am praying a prayer over each of you today. I know that you are...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” – Psalm 19:14 (NLT)“It All Starts with a Thought” Head, hear...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.” – Psalm 19:12 (NLT)“Taking A Deeper Look” A few weeks ago, I was having intense pain...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“You give great victories to your king; you show unfailing love to your anointed, to David and all his descendants forever.” – Psalm 18:50 (NLT)“Messes Into Miracles” Yeste...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.” – Psalm 18:33 (NLT)“Be Careful Where You Step” In the summer of 2005, I got to spend two we...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock?” – Psalm 18:30 (NLT)“A Sure Thing” Have you ever noticed how unsteady and unpredictable everything seems t...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.” – Psalm 18:30 (NLT)“The Promise Keeper” My wife and I oft...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall.” – Psalm 18:29 (NLT)“Yes, You Can!” An interesting observation I’ve made about our faith in God is ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“You light a lamp for me. The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness.” – Psalm 18:28 (NLT)“My Faithful GPS” A couple of years ago, I was driving from Oklahoma to Ohio. As I he...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me.” – Psalm 18:17 (NLT)“Surrender Is the Beginning of Victory” Recovery teaches yo...  Read More