The Valley Is Not the Destination
Psalm 23 may be one of the most familiar passages in the Bible, and many pastors claim it’s the most requested Psalm for funeral services. However, familiarity can cause us
God’s Silence is Not God’s Absence
Many days I pray the same prayer again and again and wonder if God is listening. I ask Him to heal someone I love, change a difficult situation, give me
Answered Prayer Deserves Remembered Praise
Psalm 20 is a prayer before battle, and Psalm 21 is the praise that comes afterward. What God’s people asked for in Psalm 20, they celebrated in Psalm 21. “O
Your Troubles Never Arrive First
Have you ever worried about something that hasn’t happened yet? I have. My mind can race ahead to tomorrow, imagining the difficult conversation, the uncertain outcome, the diagnosis, the decision,
A Wordless Sermon
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”Psalm 19:1 As I prayed Psalm 19 today, I didn’t get much further than the first verse.
The Song After the Storm
Have you ever come through a difficult season, looked back, and wondered, How did I make it through that? Maybe there were days when you could barely see beyond the
Under the Shadow of His Wings
When I was a child, it was comforting to know my mom or dad was watching out for me. Whether crossing a busy street, walking into an unfamiliar place, or
Life is Good Because God is Good
Browsing Life is Good merchandise in stores is a fun way to enjoy the positive messages, soft apparel, and other products. You’ve probably seen the T-shirts, hats, mugs, stickers, and
Living at Home in the Presence of God
As I continue my daily journey of praying through the Psalms, today’s focus brought me to Psalm 15. After reading through it, my immediate thought was, “Oh no! I’m in
Living As If God Doesn’t Exist
Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize you’ve been carrying something far too heavy for far too long? The weight can be a difficult decision, a
Two Things Can Be True At the Same Time
While praying Psalm 13 today, I stumbled upon what felt like a contradiction. Then I realized it was actually a beautiful paradox—a powerful example of how two seemingly opposite truths
When Words Fail, God’s Words Stand
“The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.”Psalm 12:6 (ESV) Today, as I prayed Psalm 12, I found