1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.s2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.- Psalm 122:1-3 (KJV) Lift up your eyes. Lift up your voices. Let the burdens of your [...]
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Lord Help
Posted in heaven, prayer, Psalms, refuge, tagged prayer, psalm on May 19, 2011 | 3 Comments »
From Eden to Egypt- Day 55
Posted in family, From Eden to Egypt, Genesis, praise, refuge on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
So Joseph died, being 110 years old. They embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.- Genesis 50:26 (NIV) The last word in the book of Genesis is Egypt. It seems appropriate that this book of the Bible would end in such a place. Right after the death of Joseph, one [...]
Again and Again and Again
Posted in change, Christianity, forgiveness, gospel, grace, inspiration, Jesus, mercy, new nature, provision, redemption, refuge, sacrifice, salvation on October 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9 (NIV) So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. – Luke 17:3 (NIV) “Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free [...]
Praise Under Pressure
Posted in praise, Psalms, refuge, relationships, trouble, trust, tagged glory, heart, help, praise, psalm, support on October 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works. – Psalm 73:28 (NASB) This psalm speaks of man’s lack of understanding the things observed and obsessed over in this life. The pressure of life is what emerges [...]
Going Astray
Posted in Jesus, lost, Psalms, refuge, salvation, trust on September 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
All we like sheep have gone astray… – Isaiah 53:6 (ESV) It is true. We have strayed. We have wandered away from the Good Shepherd. Our own thinking has led us to a desolate and forsaken place, leaving us helpless and in harm’s way. The key question is not why. We know how we can [...]
Beyond the Barriers
Posted in Bible, diet, nutrition, reading, refuge, shape, trouble, trust on March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.-Nahum 1:7 (NIV) Consider the challenges before President Obama and his cabinet. From untangling a monetary mess of an economy to restructuring and rewriting some key policies for labor, stem cell research, and other hot-button issues, these national [...]
