1 Hallelujah!Praise God in his sanctuary.Praise him in his mighty expanse.2 Praise him for his powerful acts;praise him for his abundant greatness. (Psalm 150:1-2 CSB) I get it. You probably did not want to end the last day of this most difficult year thinking about praising anyone or anything. Or, maybe you woke up thinking, … Read more

10 He is not impressed by the strength of a horse;he does not value the power of a warrior.[a]11 The Lord values those who fear him,those who put their hope in his faithful love. (Psalm 147:10-11 CSB) I am a big man. At 6’6” I often do not realize just how big. Throughout my life, … Read more

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel,[a] because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16 CSB) Obviously, when you write and publish a daily devotional there is no shame in my view of the gospel of Jesus … Read more

21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent,[a] humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21 CSB) What does it mean to “humbly receive” something? First, it means to receive with acceptance. To accept the thing we are being given as truth … Read more

12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy, break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, till He come and rain righteousness upon you. (Hosea 10:21 KJV21) Now is the perfect time to set in motion what is needed to break up your fallow ground. The short time between … Read more