Author Archives: Steven Wales

The Death of King Josiah. 2 Kings 22:19-20.

Today I read about Josiah, the boy king. He was a hero, destroying idol worship and reviving the observance of Passover. When Josiah was 18, workers found the book of the law. It was read to the king, and he tore his clothes, realizing the nation had disobeyed God. But God was merciful: “Because yourContinue reading “The Death of King Josiah. 2 Kings 22:19-20.”

Seek God While You Are Young! Ecclesiastes 12:1.

Twenty-somethings raised in the church are growing up to be the nicest adults. They have the best intentions. They are sensitive to everyone’s triggers. They are so sincere!  They have not been drunk since college. They are not trying to score heroin on the street at midnight. Most of them have never seen a prostituteContinue reading “Seek God While You Are Young! Ecclesiastes 12:1.”

A GOD WHO SINGS. Zephaniah 3:17.

I played my first baseball game at eight. I was years behind.  My teammates on the Fireballs had been playing together since tee ball.  But there was no tee at my first game. I had to hit a ball that was moving. It was dad’s pitch, but it may as well have been Nolan Ryan. Continue reading “A GOD WHO SINGS. Zephaniah 3:17.”

GOOD LANGUAGE. Zephaniah 3:9

I have NEVER addressed a college professor by his or her first name. Unless the professor insists on it, doing so is “taking liberties.” It is disrespectful. The same is true of pastors, physicians, judges, and coaches. We pay them the respect due their position. Anything else is disrespectful. I watched a show last nightContinue reading “GOOD LANGUAGE. Zephaniah 3:9”

When Did You Last Sing to God? Zephaniah 3:17.

Here is the best verse I read today: The Lord your God delights in you. He will shout joyfully for you. He will sing over you. He will comfort you with gentle singing. He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. Zephaniah 3:17. You know why you should sing about God? Because He isContinue reading “When Did You Last Sing to God? Zephaniah 3:17.”

YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL. Nahum 1:5-7.

As tiny, infinitesimal humans, it is easy for us to think that God is about our size. But that is ridiculous. God is infinite—larger than the universe. And not simply larger—God is infinitely, eternally larger than the universe. God is not 100 times larger or 1,000 times larger than the universe. A trillion universes wouldContinue reading “YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL. Nahum 1:5-7.”

JUSTICE. Nahum 1:3.

On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Lee Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16) took a shortcut through Houston’s T.C. Jester Park around 11:30 p.m.  (The park snakes along White Oak Bayou about a mile north of Hwy 290 and Antoine.)  In their hurry to get home after a birthday party, the two girls walked past sixContinue reading “JUSTICE. Nahum 1:3.”

GOD’S GREATEST MIRACLE. 2 Chronicles 33:10-13.

What is the greatest miracle? Creation? Parting the Red Sea? The virgin birth? The resurrection? Those are huge. But the greatest miracle—because it happens EVERY DAY—is that God hides Himself. Think about it: God is the biggest, most powerful force. He is bigger than everything: bigger, faster, stronger, louder. Yet we never see Him. HeContinue reading “GOD’S GREATEST MIRACLE. 2 Chronicles 33:10-13.”

Baby Steps: FOLLOW HIM IN THE MOMENTS, NOT JUST THE MILESTONES. Colossians 2:6.

Johnny Derouen writes, “Being a bond servant of Jesus is not a once-and-for-all thing! We make choices to obey and honor Him dozens of times a day.” That is so true. You’re not a believer because of something you did years ago. You’re a believer because you chose to obey this morning, this hour, thisContinue reading “Baby Steps: FOLLOW HIM IN THE MOMENTS, NOT JUST THE MILESTONES. Colossians 2:6.”