Judas Was A Democrat

Scripture But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, “Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” ~John 12:4-5, NRSV Quote Integrity is making sure the things you say and the things you do are in alignment. ~Katrina…

To Weary To Repent

Scripture Every one deceives his neighbor, and no one speaks the truth; they have taught their tongue to speak lies; they commit iniquity and are too weary to repent. ~Jeremiah 9:5, NRSV Quote “Of all acts of man, repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults is to be conscience of none.” ~Thomas…

Vindication

Scripture Vindicate me, O Lord, my God, according to Your righteousness, and do not let them rejoice over me. ~Psalm 35:24, NRSV Quote Men can be vicious and malicious but faith in Christ vindication is the answer, not retaliation. ~Ya’akov It was not David’s idea to be a king. I doubt that David thought of…

In A Pickle

Scripture I will rejoice and be glad in Your lovingkindness, because You have seen my affliction; You have known the troubles of my soul. ~Psalm 31:7, NASB Quote Where you are at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. ~Thomas Jefferson     This is a Psalm of David written during Absalom’s…

Garments Of Gladness

Scripture For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. ~Psalm 30:5 Quote Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow. ~Helen Keller David understood that God has the power to transform our…

Whole Hearted Praised

Scripture “I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all His wonderful deeds.” ~Psalms 9:1, NRSV Quote When we turn our worry into worship, God will turn our battles into blessings. ~Image Quotes June and I had supper with Joe David and Family last Friday night. Our waitress…

Apparent Reality Verses Reality

Scripture Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? ~Psalm 10:1, NRSV Quote The silence of God is often a problem for believers but this may be God’s way of teaching us to walk by faith. ~Alton H. McEachern There are times when God seems to…

Flee As A Bird

Scripture In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains.” ~Psalm 11:1, NRSV Quote Never mind your happiness, do your duty. ~Peter Drucker David’s life was threatened more than once. He was a wanted man for almost ten years as he fled from Saul and…

Fake News

Scripture May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that makes great boasts, those who say, “With our tongues we will prevail; our lips are our own—who is our master?” ~Psalm 12:3-4, NRSV Quote The mark of a Spirit-filled believer is to detect lies and liars and avoid them. ~Warren W. Wiersbe David…

How Long?

Scripture How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? ~Psalms 13:2, NLT Quote It is a dangerous thing to give in to our feeling because feelings are deceptive and unreliable. ~Warren W. Wiersbe God had promised David…