Posts with the tag “grace”

Walking Through the Psalms“Again and again he rescued them, but they chose to rebel against him, and they were finally destroyed by their sin. Even so, he pitied them in their distress and listened to...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Even so, he saved them—to defend the honor of his name and to demonstrate his mighty power.” – Psalm 106:8 (NLT)“Even So Grace” A few years ago, a man came home to find two ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He forgives all my sins...” – Psalm 103:3 (NLT)“Believe the Fact, Not the Feeling” Some of us may need to claim this verse today. Because even though we ARE forgiven, we don...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For the LORD will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in his glory.” – Psalm 102:16 (NLT)“Turning Broken into Beautiful” Have you ever stood and just looked at the ocean, the ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms"He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness." – Psalm 98:9 (NLT)“The Second Man Always Gets Caught” There is a saying in sports that says, “The secon...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble.” – Psalm 91:15 (NLT)“The Fourth Man in the Fire” Wanda and I watched the Sight & Sound production of “Da...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You spread out our sins before you—our secret sins—and you see them all.” – Psalm 90:8 (NLT)“Your Secrets Aren’t Really Secrets” There was a hysterical story in the news a f...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You have taken away my companions and loved ones. Darkness is my closest friend.” – Psalm 88:18 (NLT)“You Know What You Know” Say this out loud: “I know what I know.” Now sa...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 86:15 (NIV)“Slow to Anger” “Slow to anger.” What a great des...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” – Psalm 86:5 (NIV)“You’re Never Too Far Gone” You can call on Him. It doesn’t matter what you’v...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory.” – Psalm 84:11 (NLT)“Sun and Shield, Grace and Glory” “Sun and shield. Grace and glory.” Think about...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Do not hold us guilty for the sins of our ancestors! Let your compassion quickly meet our needs, for we are on the brink of despair.” – Psalm 79:8 (NLT)“Breaking Generationa...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us.” – Psalm 67:1 (NLT)“A Prayer for God’s Mercy and Favor” Let me pray this Psalm over you today…“Father,...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me.” – Psalm 66:20 (NLT)“Come Boldly to God” I shared an amazing story last Sunday in my message...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all.” – Psalm 65:3 (NLT)“Overwhelmed by Grace” “Overwhelmed by our sins.” Have you ever felt like that? I’ve talked w...  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“LORD, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.” – Psalm 40:11 (NLT)“God Won’t Hold Back” I love this prayer o...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.” – Psalm 36:5 (NLT)“In the Blackness of Space” I was reading a fascinati...  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”“O Lord my God, if I have done wrong or am guilty of injustice, if I have betrayed a friend or plundered my enemy without cause, then let my enemies capture me. Let them tr...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus and the NewAfter supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poure...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus Asked“Jesus replied, “Do wedding guests mourn while celebrating with the groom?” – Matthew 9:15 (NLT)“It’s Time to Celebrate!” The question Jesus posed today was...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)Then the Pharisees again questioned the man who had been blind and demanded, “What’s your opinion about this man who healed you?” The man repl...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15)Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!” Instantly, the man was healed! He rolled up his sleeping mat and began walking...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & Nicodemus“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17 (NIV)“God Is for You” God is FOR you. Did you...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Luke 10:25-37 (The Good Samaritan)Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. – Luke 10:33 (NLT)“Seeing With The Eyes Of God” One ...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Luke 15 (The Parables of the Lost)“But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for h...  Read More