Posts with the tag “faith”

Walking Through the Psalms“The people refused to enter the pleasant land, for they wouldn’t believe his promise to care for them.” – Psalm 106:24 (NLT)“Do You Believe?” This Sunday, I’m preaching on f...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession.” He said this when they were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan. – Psalm 105:11-12 (NLT)“God C...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He holds in his hands the depths of the earth and the mightiest mountains.” – Psalm 95:4 (NLT)“God Is Bigger” What are you facing that is intimidating you right now? What ob...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But the LORD has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.” – Psalm 94:22 (NIV)“Rocks of Faith” Have you ever noticed that, for the most part, it is old...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God.” – Psalm 90:2 (NLT)“God From Beginning to End” Sometime...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I will steady him with my hand; with my powerful arm I will make him strong.” – Psalm 89:21 (NLT)“Remember Who the Real Hero Is” There is a prayer that I pray every week bef...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Despite his wonders, they refused to trust him.” – Psalm 78:32 (NLT)“Because of His Wonders, Trust Him!” This verse is the defining epitaph of the people of God who came out...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters—a pathway no one knew was there!” – Psalm 77:19 (NLT)“The Amazing Paths of God” Several years ago, God ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Our lives are in his hands, and he keeps our feet from stumbling.” – Psalm 66:9 (NLT)“Our Lives Are in His Hands” I went to see a good friend in the hospital this past weeke...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength.” – Psalm 65:6 (NLT)“One Amazing Father” Do you remember being astonished by how strong and am...  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“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“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“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“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“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“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“I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.” – Psalm 40:2 (NLT)“The Pits” “That’s ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Then I will proclaim your justice, and I will praise you all day long.” – Psalm 35:28 (NLT)“Faith Praise” As I was reading through this psalm today, I noticed something. The...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does.” – Psalm 33:4 (NLT)“Wax On, Wax Off” One of my favorite old movies is “Karate Kid.” Remember that...  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”“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”“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”“Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” – Psalm 4:1 (NLT)“Head Games” “Don’t let them...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Arise, O Lord! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked! Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people.” – Psalm 3:7...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.” – Psalm 3:5-6 (NL...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” – Psalm 3:3 (NLT)“Let Nothing Bring You Down!” What an incredibly powerful pass...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“They are like trees planted along the riverbank…” – Psalm 1:3 (NLT)“Strong and Steady” “Strong and steady.” Wouldn’t you love for that to be the description of your walk o...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”John 14 – Assurance From Jesus"There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When ev...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus and His Brothers (John 7)After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. – John 7:1 (NLT)“Bala...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedA woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)“Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man’s eyes. He told him, “Go wash yourself in the poo...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Story of Lazarus (John 11)“Roll the stone aside,” Jesus told them. But Martha, the dead man’s sister, protested, “Lord, he has been dead for four days. The smell will be ter...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Story of Lazarus (John 11)The people who were standing nearby said, “See how much he loved him!” But some said, “This man healed a blind man. Couldn’t he have kept Lazarus f...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Story of Lazarus (John 11)Jesus told her, “Your brother will rise again.” “Yes,” Martha said, “he will rise when everyone else rises, at the last day.” – John 11:23-24 (NLT)...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Story of Lazarus (John 11)When Martha got word that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him. But Mary stayed in the house. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if only you had been h...  Read More