Posts from September 2024

I once asked a group of teenagers to describe “new” for me – give a mental description. One student’s reply: “New is like a beach with clean, white sand. No one is there – no footprints, no trash – the only marks that will be visible are the ones you now make.” What a beautiful thought – what a beautiful scene – what a beautiful opportunity! What’s more – this is exactly the opportunity God has placed before each one…

We usually get pretty indignant when we realize that someone has “used us,” don’t we? Read the following verse two or three times and spend some time thinking about what Paul is saying to the Christians at Philippi. “But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.” Philippians 2:17 He is saying, “In order for your sacrifice to be…

“God Is So Good” For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. Psalm 100:5   A very popular hymn right now is entitled, The Goodness of God. It begins… I love You, Lord O h Your mercy never fails me All my days I’ve been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head Oh I will sing of the goodness of God All my…

“Come and hear, all who fear God, and I will tell of what He has done for my soul. I cried to Him with my mouth, and He was extolled with my tongue. If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear; but certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer nor His lovingkindness from me.” (Psalm 66:16–20) We must remember…