Nehemiah 9:16-25 If you happen to find yourself in the middle of a reading like Nehemiah 9, you might not recognize what is happening. For sure, there is an acknowledgment of sin taking place. The priest Ezra is recalling the history of his people. It’s better to say he is remembering the faithfulness of…
Psalm 126 Throughout the pandemic, me and my preacher friends have asked a few questions. Some church leaders have joined in, too. There are many sides to the questions. So, for example, if we ask if people are coming back to church after the pandemic, there are various ways to respond. When we realize…
If your heart is grateful, you won’t be able to keep from praising God. Read Hebrews 12:28
There is always more to be thankful for. Read Ephesians 5:20
John 16:25-33 What in the world is happening in the book of John? First, let’s acknowledge that John’s Jesus story is different. It doesn’t follow the narrative paths of the other three gospels. So, we read John differently than we do Matthew, Mark or Luke. All three have a particular, related purpose, of course.…
That burden of yours is not bigger than the One who sustains you. Read Psalm 55:2