Worthy of Praise

If someone accomplishes a spectacular feat that no one else has ever been able to accomplish, we heap all sorts of praise upon that person. We say that they are worthy of the honor given to them. Nehemiah 9:6 says, “You are the LORD, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, withContinue reading “Worthy of Praise”

What a Person Does, Who a Person Is

When someone does some good and kind thing for us, it is proper to be grateful and offer thanksgiving. When a person consistently does good things for us and lives in integrity, it is proper to honor them for who they are. Hebrews 12:28 says, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom thatContinue reading “What a Person Does, Who a Person Is”

Good News

Receiving good news can revive our souls and lift our spirits. We can find ourselves in a valley of doubt and pity, but the arrival of good news will lift us to the mountain tops to see God’s glory. Revelation 22:3-5 says, “No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God andContinue reading “Good News”

Expectation and Frustration

We have all suffered from unmet expectations. We expect to receive something, but it never comes. We expect events to happen a certain way, but the progress in a totally different way. When our expectations are nor met, we may get frustrated or angry. In reality, we have made these expectations into false gods inContinue reading “Expectation and Frustration”

New Identity

Sometimes, we have the opportunity to stamp a new identity upon our lives. This commonly happens when we marry and have children. Suddenly we become identified as husband, wife,father, or mother. We may acquire a new identity when we move to a new home,get a different job, or get promoted. These new identities can haveContinue reading “New Identity”