With Jack Bailey
Scripture We keep looking to the LORD our God for His mercy, just as servants keep their eyes on their master. ~Psalm 123:2, NLT Quote Faith is the spiritual vision of the believing soul that looks beyond this present reality and circumstances. ~Steven J. Lawson Faith is looking up to God. It is seeing beyond…
Scripture “I am tired of living among people who hate peace.” ~Psalm 120:6, NLT Quote Singing praises to God, with other like minded believers, makes the journey sweeter. ~Ya’akov Traveling conditions have improved drastically since this Psalm was written. We ride in comfortable automobiles with heated seats, AC, Bluetooth, and guidance control systems–the Jewish Pilgrims,…
Scripture Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. ~Psalm 119:129-130, NLT Quote If the Israelites had obeyed God’s commandments, there is no imagining how much God would have blessed them. ~Ya’akov This stanza contains a progression and everything begins with worship…
Scripture The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow. ~Psalm 116:3, NIV Quote God’s Grace is greater than our weakness. ~J.C. Ryle We never know what a day is going to bring. I was awakened yesterday morning with the news that the…
Scripture I will walk within my house in the integrity of my heart. ~Psalm 101:2, NASB Quote Our contemporary culture is proficient at producing corrupt people who are skilled at lying, falsifying, distorting and covering the truth. ~Stephen Lawson Evolution, global warming [climate change], the right to privacy: what do these things have in common?…
Scripture I am in a trap with no way of escape. ~Psalm 88:8, NLT Quote Suffering is a required course in the school of faith. ~Max Anders This Psalm was written by Herman the Ezrahite, a descendant of Korah and possibly the grandson of Samuel who himself was a descendant of Korah. The Sons of…
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…
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.…
Scripture Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. ~Ephesians 3:20, NLT Quote Grace is glory in it’s infant stage: glory is grace perfected. ~Jonathan Edwards Paul told the Ephesians, that Christ love is greater than anyone…
Scripture “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” ~2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT Quote “Consciousness of our infirmities drives us out of ourselves to Him in whom our strength lies.” ~Richard…