The Habit of Praise
Praising God is a practice that needs to take root and bloom into a mindset and habit. If you desire to do so, it is not hard to find ample reasons today to praise and thank God. In Psalm 34, David’s grateful soul…
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The Comforting Shield of Jehovah’s Sovereignty
Like the existence of God, the sovereignty of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting. We live in a universe ruled by Jehovah’s natural, moral, and spiritual laws. No creature in heaven or earth is exempt from the authority of His sovereign scepter. …
The Pristine Praiseworthiness of Jehovah
Anyone addicted to selfies has failed to understand the genuine praiseworthiness of Jehovah. Unlike the person in the selfie, “the word of the Lord is right, and all His work is done in truth. He loves righteousness and justice” (Psalm 33:4-5). Send article as PDF
The Beauty of God’s Praise
Anthropomorphic language is a fancy name for the use of human traits to describe truths about God. Since God is spirit, He has no physical body; therefore, He does not literally have eyes, ears, and hands. But, He does see, hear, and do. …
David’s Counsel on Sin
Few Bible characters have more extensive inspired documentation of the devastating consequences of personal sin than David has. Just as God’s prophet had promised (2 Samuel 12:10-11), the final chapters of David’s life (2 Samuel 13-24) bear solemn witness to the fact that…
Trusting the Amazing Grace of God
One of the especially effective hindrances to spiritual prodigals leaving the pigpen of sin and returning to their watchful father is Satan’s suggestion that God is uninterested and His grace is ill-equipped to receive and to forgive them. In Psalm 32:6-7, David declares…
Contemplating Sin–Part 2
The superscription to Psalm 32 states that this sacred composition was written by David and was intended to be thoughtfully absorbed by contemplation. In the Hebrew language it is identified as a “Maschil”. The New King James Version translates this noun as “contemplation”. …
Contemplating Sin–Part 1
The superscription to Psalm 32 states that this sacred composition was written by David and was intended to be thoughtfully absorbed by contemplation. In the Hebrew language it is identified as a “Maschil”. The New King James Version translates this noun as “contemplation”. …
When Fear Besieges
The conflict between fear and faith can become extremely intense. Mark 9 records a father with a son having a mute spirit. Its ongoing torment of his son from childhood had driven this loving father to his wit’s end. Often his son had…
What to Do When You Feel Like Quitting
Discouragement and difficult times are facts of life. Trusting God can get downright brutal. Ask Job. Ask Job’s wife. Send article as PDF