"Shout to God with cries of joy." (Psalm 47:1) The Psalmist invited the Israelites to celebrate God's work in their lives. The writer encouraged them to "clap their hands," "shout to God," and "sing praises" because God had routed their enemies and chosen the Israelites as His beloved people. God doesn't always grant us victory … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Oct. 1st
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Daily Scripture Series – July 1st
"The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer." (Psalm 6:9) God perfectly hears our righteous cries for help. That's what David declared during a time of spiritual confusion and despair. His exact situation isn't explained in this psalm. His honest pleas, however, show deep desire for godly help and restoration. … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 1st
Daily Scripture Series – June 15th
"We will stand in your presence...and will cry out to you in our distress." (2 Chronicles 20:9) Prayer was behind the saving of God's people during the reign of King Jehoshaphat. When the king learned that a vast army was coming against him, he called God's people to pray and fast. The people reminded God … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 15th
Daily Scripture Series – June 1st
"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children." (Romans 8:16) In Matthew 6:9 we're taught to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." Previously verse 7 says no to "keep on babbling" when praying, and we may wonder how these verses need to repeat. He truly understands, so we … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 1st
Daily Scripture Series – April 15th
"Wisdom and power are his." (Daniel 2:20) Daniel's response to he and three Hebrew friends being taken into captivity by Babylon's king Nebuchadnezzar and even though they were given pagan names and ordered to take three years of "training" in the enemy's palace, Daniel did not rage over it. Instead, he asked permission not to … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – April 15th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 26th
"Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind." (Ecclesiastes 4:6) The wise teacher of Ecclesiastes illustrates this moral with a lesson on hands and what they say about us. He compared and contrasted the lazy with the greedy when he wrote: "Fools fold their hands and ruin themselves. … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 26th
No Thought Police 