Psalm 130 is one of the seven penitential psalms. The others are Psalm 6, 32, 38, 51, 102 and 143. That label doesn’t come from scripture itself. In our study of the Bible’s songbook, we recognized several guiding themes in each of them. There is an acknowledgment of the consequence of sin. If you…
You never find time for what’s important. You make time. Read Isaiah 1:17
Most New Testament letters are situational. That is, there is some situation that informs the content and purpose of each letter. Nothing we read is random. The letter to the Romans, for example, sought to unite Roman Christians. There was a strong point of contention among them that Paul addressed. It’s thought that Paul…
Give God praise and you might give someone else hope. Read Psalm 66:16
I love when people begin to understand more the fuller mission of the church. We aren’t here to be a club or even a mere network of friends. In Christ, we are his embodiment to the world. That makes what we do on Sunday mornings and any other time as the church so important.…
You need the church as much as the church needs you. Read Colossians 3:16