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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
Has God forgotten to be gracious? (Psalm 77:9) The pain of loss can lead you to feel alone, even forgotten. The lack of answers to your Why questions. A lack of a sense of what society calls closure; that is,
Continue readingPsalm 30 reveals David as a man who ultimately triumphs in joy, and through joy. But it was not always that way, all of the time. In his journey from sorrow to joy, we see why the Holy Spirit preserved
Continue reading[Jesus] answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4) The Bible is the living word of the living God. Therefore, you cannot live without
Continue readingDear reader: Thank you for reading this blog. It’s humbling to me that you would use up a few minutes of your day to do so. Blogging is a joy to me for many reasons. Here are two: First, writing
Continue readingFor we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15) Genuine sympathizers are not a dime a
Continue readingContinue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2) Maybe you always know how to pray. I don’t. There are times I can’t find words. Times I can’t seem to articulate my needs to God, especially in
Continue readingWhen Abstinence Is Wrong – “The lack of sex in marriage contributes to Satan’s success in some people’s lives.” 7 Better Ways to Use Your Tax Refund – “Receiving a refund check has become a strangely normal piece of financial
Continue readingMay the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains…(2 Timothy 1:16) Have you experienced the power of encouragement in a time of loss or abandonment? I remember
Continue readingThe steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentation 3:22-23) As a child, I didn’t mind eating leftovers. Mom’s spaghetti or chili tasted even
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Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:5 Grief and loss can lead to many questions.
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This past Sunday evening, we had a praise and prayer night at church. During a time of personal reflection this song was sung to us. I’d not heard it before, but its rich lyrics ministered to my soul. Mine are
Continue readingLet us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) It is not uncommon to be afraid to approach God. It’s one
Continue readingHe sent out his word and healed them…(Psalm 107:20) Scripture is a healing balm to the hurting heart. As its truths ruminate in our distressed minds, they bring stability to our faith, and warmly nestle into our inner person. Who
Continue readingReflecting on Jesus’s commendation and rebuke of the loveless church at Ephesus, in Revelation 2:1-7, John Crotts gently admonishes all of us in his little book, Graciousness: Tempering Truth with Love. Churches are the Lord’s lights shining out in the
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Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in
Continue readingHow Not to Help a Sufferer – “The problem with Job’s comforters isn’t that they’re heretics. Much of what they say is true. The problem is the moralistic worldview that governs their engagement with Job, and compels them to reason
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Proverbs 12:25 is remarkable in its simplicity and its depth of wisdom. It reads, Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad. Not only does the wise counselor, Solomon, teach body/soul connection, but
Continue readingHow to Recover from Financial Infidelity – A poll found that 2 in 5 Americans admit to lying about or withholding money information from their partner. Another reports that 15 million people have admitted to hiding financial information from their
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
