A Green Olive Tree

A Green Olive Tree

Scripture But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. ~Psalms 52:8, NRSV Quote “Let us lean on Christ with all our weight. Let us throw ourselves on His faithfulness as we do on our beds, bringing all our weariness…

Our Sin Effacers

Scripture Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. ~Psalm 51:1-2, NRSV Quote The good news of Jesus Christ is that a full forgiveness of sin is offered for all who will…

My Sin

Scripture For I know my transgression and my sin is ever before me. ~Psalms 51:3, NRSV Quote “If you need a guide for your ongoing relationship with God, read Psalms.” ― Jim George Billy Graham reads five Psalms a day and one proverb. He says the Psalms help him relate to God and the Proverbs helps…

Scripture Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are continually before me. I will not accept a bull from your house, or goats from your folds. ~Psalm 50:8-9, NRSV Quote The dearest idol I have known, whatever that idol be, help me tear it from Thy throne and worship only Thee. ~William…

The Limitations of Wealth

  Scripture Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases; for they will take nothing with them when they die, their splendor will not descend with them. ~Psalm 49:16-17, NIV Quote It is no sin to have wealth, provided we earn it honestly, spend it wisely, and invest it…

Crown Him LORD of All

Scripture Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome, a great king over all the earth. ~Psalm 47:1-2, NRSV Quote Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe and crown Him Lord of all! ~Edward Perronet Dr.…

Yada, Yada, Yada

Scripture “Be still, and know [yada] that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.” ~Psalm 46:10, NRSV Quote We humans like to be “hands on” and manage our own affairs but there is a time to relax, take the hands off and observe God being God. ~W.W.…

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Scripture God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. ~Psalm 46:1, NRSV Quote God has all power and His divine purpose will not suffer defeat. He will have the last word. ~Alton H. McEachern Martin Luther loved Psalm 46. In times of extreme opposition, Martin Luther would say to his friend, Philip…

Sheep Among Wolves

Scripture Because of you we are being killed all day long, and accounted as sheep for the slaughter. ~Psalm 44:22, NRSV  Quote As history bears witness, martyrs are not victims, they are victors–more than conquerors. ~Ya’akov Paul quoted Psalm 44:22 in Romans 8 and the quote comes in the middle of the no separation passage……

Freedom Is Not Free

Scripture For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. ~Galatians 5:13, NLT Quote If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government,…