Category Archives: daily thoughts

Chris Tomlin – I Will Rise

His anger lasts only a moment. His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may last for the night, but there is a song of joy in the morning. (Psalms 30:5 GW)

Midnight is a confusing hour when it is difficult to be faithful.  The most inspiring word that the church may speak is that no midnight long remains.  The weary traveler by midnight who asks for bread is really seeking the … Continue reading →

It [the Church] is still the one familiar landmark where the weary traveler by midnight comes. It is the one house which stands where it has always stood, the house to which the man traveling at midnight either comes or … Continue reading →

——– There are so many entry points to the goodness of God in the Bible if we are listening as we read. And as we read and listen, here is something we need to know.  Often the sign on the … Continue reading →

—– Do you see it yet?  The “gracious thing” is on the path of Christ! You stepped onto the path of Christ and didn’t even know it.  Your job provided the opportunity to follow Jesus. “So that you might follow … Continue reading →

—– 1 Peter 2:18-22 (English Standard Version) 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, … Continue reading →

1 Peter 2:17 (English Standard Version) Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. If you are wondering how to live the words, here is a good place to start this morning. Take this two word sentence and … Continue reading →

—— A good principle in our pursuit of God:  Let God define the terms.  Look for his clearest, plainest statements on whatever subject you are studying, the more specific the wording, the better. And this one is easy.  Want to … Continue reading →

1 Peter 5:6 (English Standard Version) Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. So just how do we humble ourselves before God? Past talking, past religious posturing, past the … Continue reading →