Posts with the tag “david”

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“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“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“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“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“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“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“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“Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the one who shared my food, has turned against me.” – Psalm 41:9 (NLT)“Out of the Ashes of Betrayal” Have you ever been be...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For troubles surround me—too many to count! My sins pile up so high I can’t see my way out. They outnumber the hairs on my head. I have lost all courage. Please, LORD, rescu...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.” – Psalm 40:8 (NLT)“Rules Or Relationship?” Growing up, I was taught that being a Chris...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4 (NLT)“Breaking the Shackles” Fear is more than an emotion. For many of us, it is a s...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” – Psalm 32:8 (NLT)“Our Father Knows Best” Mark Twain is quoted...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart.” – Psalm 28:7 (NLT)“Remember Who God Is” Read this verse out loud. Now read it out loud like you mean it...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Give them the punishment they so richly deserve! Measure it out in proportion to their wickedness. Pay them back for all their evil deeds! Give them a taste of what they h...  Read More

“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”“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”“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”“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”“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”“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”“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”“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”“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

“Walking Through the Psalms”“He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters.” – Psalm 18:16 (NLT)“When You’re In Over Your Head” This verse really spoke to me today. For Dav...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.” – Psalm 17:6 (NLT)“On Bended Knee” I love kids. I especially like making kids f...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.” – Psalm 16:10 (NLT)“Death Is Just a Bus Stop” A few years ago, I took part in a ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!” – Psalm 16:3 (NLT)“The True Heroes” We often think of heroes as people of great ability or stren...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!” – Psalm 14:1 (NLT)“Atheists Of the Heart” It a...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace purified seven times over.” – Psalm 12:6 (NLT)“Standing On the Promises Or Wallowing In the Problems?” Are y...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth! Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hear...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble?” – Psalm 10:1 (NLT)“God’s Big Enough to Handle Our Emotions” It’s okay to be honest with God. I...  Read More