Tag Archives: glory of God

David Danced

Worship is a time for celebration.  It is a time for us to break out the instruments and sing with all our might. It is not a time for half-hearted singing or mumbling words. It is a time for us to enter in with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Continue reading

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What Does It Cost?

Stephen was quite a man of God. He is described as a man “full of faith and the Holy Spirit,” “full of God’s grace and power” and one who spoke with “wisdom and the Spirit.” Continue reading

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When Jesus Got Angry

Perhaps it is time to clear the temple of our lives of things that hinder and distract. Indeed it is time to return to God’s purposes for us. Continue reading

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What Does it Cost?

What would cause a man like Stephen to risk it all for the sake of the Gospel? Continue reading

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He Remains Faithful

God’s faithfulness is rooted in the glory of his name. He had by his own good pleasure chosen these people and made them his own.  For the sake of his glorious name, he would not abandon them or forsake them. He would show them and all the world the greatness and glory of his name (and the character it reveals) as one who is loving, good and faithful even to those who prove unfaithful. Continue reading

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Sanctuary (Nov 4)

Even in our “prodigal times,” our times where we try to distance ourselves from the Lord, he is there. He remains our sanctuary. He continues to offer the hope of a new heart and a fresh start. Continue reading

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Let Them See Your Hand (Oct 6)

October 6 Let Them See Your Hand Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 109:16-31 | Jeremiah 6:15- 8:7 | Colossians 2:8-23 | Proverbs 24:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 109:16-31 But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal well with me for your name’s  sake; … Continue reading

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Sometimes God Waits (May 20)

May 20 Sometimes God Waits Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:9-14 | 1 Samuel 26:1-28:25 | John 11:1-53 | Proverbs 15:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 11:1-53 “Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus … Continue reading

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Scarecrows in a Melon Patch (Oct 8)

Oct 8 Scarecrows in a Melon Patch Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 111:1-10 | Jeremiah 10:1-11:23 | Colossians 3:18-4:18 | Proverbs 24:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 10:1-11:23 Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak; they must be … Continue reading

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Contrast (March 7)

March 7 Contrast Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 36:1-12 | Numbers 8:1 – 9:23 | Mark 13:14-37 | Proverbs 10:29-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 36 “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like … Continue reading

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