AMP and RVR 1960 Olive Tree in the House of God? CONTEXT: This Psalm was written during the events described in 1 Samuel 21 & 22. David having fled from Saul, came to Ahimelech the priest at Nob, and desired bread and a sword of him, (unawares of his true identity) which were given him. … More Devotional Thought For Today – 11/20/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: There is little doubt or argument among scholars that this is both a Psalm of David and one of repentance and praise. Some interesting things (at least to me) the title says To the Chief Musician so this was never meant to be a private calling out for repentance and reflection. David … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/19/2020
Colson Center for Christian Worldview A Fancy Dinner Isn’t a Moral Failure JOHN STONESTREET WITH MARIA BAER Earlier this month, when celebrity chef Thomas Keller was interviewed by NPR about his new cookbook, his interviewer wasn’t all that interested in the recipes. Instead, he wanted to talk about the $850-per-plate price tag at Keller’s recently reopened San Francisco restaurant. … More A Fancy Dinner Isn’t a Moral Failure
The other day I was having a conversation with a good friend and somehow we got into a discussion on prayer. He mentioned that a while back he had been asked to give the closing prayer at a meeting of his churches leadership and when he finished one of the deacons leaned over and said … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/18/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 Fools Wealth I do not remember where I first heard or read this but I has stuck with me, some people are poor all they have is money! The meaning is quite simple that despite their (material) wealth they are (spiritually) poor. Our text today warns us of becoming such a … More Devotional Thought for Today 11/17/2020
PSALM 46 CONTEXT: Some think this psalm was occasioned by the victories which David obtained over the Ammonites and Moabites, and other neighboring countries; and others are of opinion that it was penned on account of the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib being raised, in the times of Hezekiah: but it seems rather to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/16/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT/SUMMARY Summary of the Book of Philemon I have been reflecting upon v.6 all week, 6 I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective and powerful because of your accurate knowledge of every good thing which is ours in Christ. Paul says to Philemon that he prays that his ability to share his … More Sunday Sermon Series – Forgiveness
AMP and RVR 1960 “Hope thou in God” As always let us begin with some context: This is the first of the Psalms in the 2nd book of 5 books of Psalms. Most scholars agree that originally Psalm 42 and Psalm 43 were one and when the Hebrew script was translated into Greek (Septuagint) about 200 … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/20/2020
Today’s BreakPoint: Chris Nikic (who has Down Syndrome) Completes Ironman More Importantly, He Bears God’s Image This past weekend in Florida, 21-year-old Chris Nikic completed one of the most challenging feats in all of sports. The Ironman triathlon is a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bicycle ride, topped off by a full marathon, a 26.2 … More Today’s BreakPoint: Chris Nikic (who has Down Syndrome) Completes Ironman
PSALM 40 I the art above is the chorus of the very popular contemporary worship song Here I am to Worship by Tim Hughes. You may be wondering what that song and Psalm 40 have in common? Let me hopefully make the connection. First some CONTEXT: Like Psalm 27, this psalm can be divided into distinct … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/13/2020
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