“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 Read Jeremiah 17 I turned in my heart monitor thinking I would finally find out why my heart rhythms were so crazy. I had worn it for a week. Every time I felt some strange rhythms I had to push a button that would record what my heart …
Tag: Sin
Springs of Joy
“The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes… By them also is your servant enlightened, * and in keeping them there is great reward.” Palm 19:8,11 Read Psalm 19 Many people walk through life with heavy hearts. Some are …
Out of the Mouth of Babes
"I have considered my ways and turned my feet toward your decrees. I hasten and do not tarry to keep your commandments." Palm 119:59-60 Read Psalm 119:49-72 The taste of Life Boy soap in my mouth still lingers when I remember that day. I was sitting on the back steps of our friends’ house in …
What Will You Bring to the Pool?
Day 26 A Countdown to Listening to Jesus in the land of the Bible A certain man was there who had been sick for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there, knowing that he had already been there a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” John 5:5-6 CEB Think …
What Ever Became of Sin?
Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated… 9 For with thee is the fountain of life, in thy light do we see light. Psalm 36:1, 2, 9 …
Shame! Shame! Shame!
In thee, O LORD, do I seek refuge; let me never be put to shame; in thy righteousness deliver me! 2 Incline thy ear to me, rescue me speedily! Be thou a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! Psalm 31:1,2 As a boy, I often heard my father say, “Son, …
Pure & Blameless?
6 I wash my hands in innocence, and go about thy altar, O LORD, 7 singing aloud a song of thanksgiving, and telling all thy wondrous deeds. Psalm 26:6,7 Dove soap may leave you with softer, smoother skin after washing, but it leaves a nasty after-taste in your mouth. I was about 10 years old …
The End Is Always Near
O men, how long shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? [Selah] But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him Psalm 4:3-4 Have you anyone for whom you long to return to goodness and …
Servants of Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." Matthew 5:7 As Christians, we talk a lot about grace. We’re saved by grace, and we couldn’t make it through a day without grace so it’s only natural that we think a lot about it. Brennen Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel, a few …
What Sin?
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. Psalm 25:6-7 Do you have some things in your past you wish you could forget – youthful indiscretions? Everyone …
