As the Crow Flies

9 He leads the humble in what is rightand teaches them his way.10 All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truthto those who keep his covenant and decrees.11 Lord, for the sake of your name,forgive my iniquity, for it is immense. (Psalms 25:9-11 CSB0 I was away in the mountains of Angel Fire, New Mexico last week. … Read more

Remember

6 Remember, Lord, your compassionand your faithful love,for they have existed from antiquity.[a]7 Do not remember the sins of my youthor my acts of rebellion;in keeping with your faithful love, remember mebecause of your goodness, Lord. Since the beginning God has shown compassion and faithful love. He has worked through scripture to bring that love to sinners who … Read more

The Committed Path

4 Make your ways known to me, Lord;teach me your paths.5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are the God of my salvation;I wait for you all day long. (Psalm 25:4-5 CSB) Continuing on in Psalms 25, which is a really rich chapter, we seek for the Lord to show us how to live. … Read more

Seeing myself from all Angles

1 Lord, I appeal to you.[a]2 My God, I trust in you.Do not let me be disgraced;do not let my enemies gloat over me.3 No one who waits for youwill be disgraced;those who act treacherously without causewill be disgraced. (Psalm 25:1-3 CSB) I have been going through a new exercise of praying the Psalms. Due to the … Read more

Strict Control

27 Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified. (1 Corinthians 9:27 CSB0 If you have ever undergone a difficult physical training program, a rigorous diet or simply wanted to better manage your physical state, there is a need for strict … Read more