Tag Archives: Jesus

The Wrong Fight

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.1 Timothy 6:12 (NLT) In our world, fighting is big business. For example, between the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and heavy-weight boxing, the fighters themselves (at leastContinueContinue reading “The Wrong Fight”

Moving Target

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.Psalm 91:1 (NLT) A few years back, my extended family went on a vacation to a lake up in Idaho to do a few days of R&R (rest and relaxation) and get in some water skiing. OneContinueContinue reading “Moving Target”

It’s About the People

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.Philippians 1:3 (NLT) The Apostle Paul can be a bit nostalgic at times. Oddly enough, however, he was nostalgic (remembering the good ol’ days) about people, not things. Sure, he had plenty to be nostalgic about: His former life as a rabbi-in-training. His high-societyContinueContinue reading “It’s About the People”

Endless Thanksgiving

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.Psalm 100:4 (NLT) As I write this, we are two months away from another Thanksgiving holiday. For many, Thanksgiving is a much looked forward to holiday full of family, friends, food, and maybe some football. It isContinueContinue reading “Endless Thanksgiving”

Dead Praise

Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him.Psalm 95:2 (NLT) “What is wrong with these people?! It’s like they’re dead.” This was a phrase that was uttered to me on the front row of a church that I was guest-preaching in. It was my first time there, andContinueContinue reading “Dead Praise”

Passion for Praise

Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!Psalm 98:4 (NLT) My daughter was absolutely in love with music. She still likes it, but when she was little, she was enraptured (totally focused) on it. She was always listening to music. But, beyond that, she was always singing. MostContinueContinue reading “Passion for Praise”