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…
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”. …
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”. …
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…
Discouragement and difficult times are facts of life. Trusting God can get downright brutal. Ask Job. Ask Job’s wife. Send article as PDF
The record of David’s life in First Samuel clearly records several near-death experiences. At one point, he tells his beloved friend Jonathon, “there is but a step between me and death” (1 Samuel 20:3). Send article as PDF
Thunderstorms are an amazing display of immense power. Scientists have reported that in one flash of lightning there is more energy released than all the energy of an atomic bomb. Send article as PDF
Jehovah—the Almighty, Holy One—is deserving of passionate, sincere worship from every heart and tongue. Therefore, David writes: “Give unto the Lord, O you mighty ones, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm…
Few things are as strong and durable as rock. Granite, limestone, and marble anchor many a sturdy structure. To illustrate the indestructability of the church, Jesus told Peter that He would build His church upon the bedrock of His deity (Matthew 16:16-18). …
The concluding exhortation of Psalm 27 is to “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” (v. 14). This is the climactic conclusion to David’s consideration of the reasons for exercising a heroic,…
