In Psalm 16, David says "I have set the Lord continually before me" (verse 8, NASB). Perhaps that is the solution to the problem I highlighted in my most recent post. If I keep the Lord continually before me, I suspect that I would be less likely … [Continue reading]
This morning I read Psalm 14. Verse 7 grabbed my attention when David says, Oh, that Israel’s deliverance would come from Zion! David is the King. He is the head honcho. He is the top dog. His word is law. But even David, who had the power to … [Continue reading]
Every weekday, I get to spend two or more hours behind the wheel as part of my job. Rather than surfing the radio dial for music or listening to talk radio, I decided to listen to an audio Bible. I figure that even if I don't catch every detail, I … [Continue reading]
One of the dangers of growing up in the church is that I often lose perspective on how radical Jesus' teaching is. Even a casual reading of the Sermon on the Mount reveals that following Jesus should move us into a different lifestyle … [Continue reading]
