Posts with the tag “hope”

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“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“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“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“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“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!” – Psalm 43:6 (NLT)“The Dark Cloud of Discouragement” ...  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“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“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“And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.” – Psalm 39:7 (NLT)“Our Hope Is in Him!” Our verse today is both sobering and wonderfully reassuring. It’s sobe...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich.” – Psalm 37:16 (NLT)“Lifestyles of the Rich and Dead” I think one of the more eye-opening experiences in m...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.” – Psalm 36:9 (NLT)“The Fountain of Life” I love this verse. In Genesis 1, we read how God “breathed into man th...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD!” – Psalm 31:24 (NLT)“Resurrection Sunday” Hope. It’s perhaps the greatest human need there is. It’s said ...  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”“Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.” – Psalm 10:17 (NLT)“Helpless but Not Hopeless” Helpless. Is there any worse f...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I cried out to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy mountain.” – Psalm 3:4 (NLT)“God Hears” Trauma can sometimes have a numbing quality to it. It can skew our percep...  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

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The MagiJesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – Mary & JosephAs he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary ...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Prophecies“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT...  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!”John 14 – Assurance from Jesus“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” – John 14:1 (NLT)“A Bridge Over Troubled Water” I grew up back when music ...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-14)“Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power.” – Luke 4:14 (NLT)“Trials Will Make You or Break You” This past weeken...  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!”Jesus & the Roman Soldier’s ServantWhen Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with him, “Lord, my young servant lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pa...  Read More