Tuesday, July 23, 2024
You have fed us with sorrow and made us drink tears by the bucketful. Psalm 80:5 What’s your go-to tear-jerker? Most of us have a movie that always makes us cry, and we aren’t afraid to watch it. In fact, we look forward to the catharsis sometimes. It gives us relief from bearing or repressing our… Read more
Monday, July 22, 2024
When reading Psalm 77, I was reminded of the song “Do It Again” by Elevation Worship and its lyrics proclaiming God’s faithfulness. “Your promise still standsGreat is Your faithfulness, faithfulnessI’m still in Your handsThis is my confidenceYou’ve never failed me yet” What first caught my eye in this Psalm though, before… Read more
Friday, July 19, 2024
Father to the fatherless, defender of widows – this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families;He sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Psalm 68:5-6 NLT Early in my career, I was asked to take on a project for… Read more
Thursday, July 18, 2024
A couple weeks ago my family and I went on vacation to Florida. I was telling a friend of mine our plan and his response was, “In July?” Yes, in July. It was hot. One day we went on a long bike ride. I’ve got two boys, ages 6 and 3, that we pulled along… Read more