Tag Archives: Lord

Awe of God

I have not personally done this, but I have heard of people that become speechless when they are introduced to someone they admire. These people report feeling like a fool suddenly in the presence of a celebrity or noteworthy person. Psalm 99:1-3 says, “The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon theContinue reading “Awe of God”

Extremely Pleasing

You can please some of the people some of the time, but you cannot please all the people all the time. I feel like it is becoming more difficult to please people. People seem to be on edge and ready to lash out at others, rather than expecting good from other people. Psalm 98:1-2 says,Continue reading “Extremely Pleasing”

Together Forever

Tomorrow, we will take our son, his wife and their three kids to the airport. They are beginning their journey to serve the Lord in Europe. We are proud of their commitment and excited for the impact that their new venture will undoubtedly make upon others and themselves. Yet, it is still hard to sayContinue reading “Together Forever”

Life Insurance

We may buy life insurance, but it does nothing to protect our lives. It just pays our beneficiaries in the event of our death. Other insurance works the same way.  Auto insurance doesn’t protect the car but only pays for repairs. Health insurance doesn’t protect our health but pays for the services when we areContinue reading “Life Insurance”

Make the Right Choice

In Acts 2:36-38 Peter speaks to the people of Jerusalem and says, “‘Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.’ Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest ofContinue reading “Make the Right Choice”

Love Is Patient

Assuming you have loved someone and have been loved by someone, what are the qualities of love that have most affected you? Perhaps you have been overwhelmed by someone’s loyalty to you, staying with you when others have left. Maybe you have been the object of someone’s meaningful encouragement and support. And maybe you haveContinue reading “Love Is Patient”