Suffering is a universal truth of life. Everyone suffers, whether rich or poor, powerful or weak. As Jesus said, “He … causes the rain to fall on the just and the unjust” Matthew 5:45. Suffering does not become easier as you get older. When it hurts, it hurts! But handling suffering becomes easier—because with experience,Continue reading “Praise: Talk to God About His Greatness, Part 2 of 2. Job 19:25-27.”
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Praise: Talk to God About His Greatness, Part 1 of 2. Psalm 22:3.
Praise is an essential part of your prayer life. Praise has so many benefits! The Bible is FILLED with words praising God. Use them. Praise God right now by reading the following words to the Lord: Dear God, we praise you for your grace and forgiveness: “You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. YouContinue reading “Praise: Talk to God About His Greatness, Part 1 of 2. Psalm 22:3.”
EXALT. Psalm 12:8.
What you like, you THINK about. What you love, you TALK about. What you worship, you SING about. What do Americans sing about? Last week’s top five songs concern: 1) breaking up, 2) drugs, 3) sex, 4) the excitement of a new romance, and 5) a song by the old girl complaining about her ex’sContinue reading “EXALT. Psalm 12:8.”
Pray Like Nehemiah. Nehemiah 1:4-11.
A wise king surrounds himself with capable people. Pharaoh made Joseph second-in-command, Genesis 41:40-42. Nebuchadnezzar elevated the best of the Hebrews, young men “skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge,” bringing them into his service, Daniel 1:3-4. The same is true of Nehemiah. He was the king’s cupbearer, a position of great trust. ThereContinue reading “Pray Like Nehemiah. Nehemiah 1:4-11.”
The Refinery of Compliments.
Raw products are nearly useless. You cannot clip wool from a sheep and weave it into a sweater until you refine the wool by cleaning it and spinning it into yarn. Ditto for cotton. Crude oil is a great discovery, but little of it is used in its raw state. Instead billion-dollar factories refine oilContinue reading “The Refinery of Compliments.”
Reboot.
Does every computer problem—every unexpected glitch, no matter what it is—provoke the question, “Did you try turning it off and back on?” A call to Microsoft customer service certainly begins that way. Same with your printer, your cell phone, your smart TV, your iPad. Why? It works. There’s something about powering down and powering up—andContinue reading “Reboot.”
The Most Amazing Worship Experience. Job 13:15.
Have you had an amazing worship experience? Were you alone in the mountains, or at a camp or retreat? Or in a quiet cathedral? Or perhaps an arena with spotlights, smoke machines, and thrilling music performed by rocking musicians? Job lost more than most of us will ever own. In a single day he lostContinue reading “The Most Amazing Worship Experience. Job 13:15.”
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