14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a]Wonderful are your works;    my soul knows it very well. (Psalm 139:14 ESV) Does your soul know that you are fearfully and wonderfully made? How about your mind? Do you struggle with believing this? The world, and the enemy, can be a place that points to … Read more

1 I waited patiently for the Lord;    he inclined to me and heard my cry.2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction,    out of the miry bog,and set my feet upon a rock,    making my steps secure.3 He put a new song in my mouth,    a song of praise to our God.Many will see and fear,    and put their trust in the Lord. (Psalm 40:1-3 ESV) Psalm 40 has … Read more

18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; (2 Corinthians 5:18 ESV) I was reading commentary on today’s scripture and found the following from Lifeway; “Biblical reconciliation is the process of two previously alienated parties coming to peace with each other. Because God has reconciled us to … Read more

17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. (Romans 16:17 ESV) There is much in this world today that is set up to divide us. Religion, politics, culture, truth, we all view these things differently and do not … Read more

3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;    bind them around your neck;    write them on the tablet of your heart.4 So you will find favor and good success[a]    in the sight of God and man. (Proverbs 3:3-4 ESV) Why do we need steadfast love and faithfulness? First, let’s get a definition of steadfast as it is not a common term; resolutely or dutifully firm … Read more