The Prayer You Never Knew You Needed

Perhaps we have read this prayer before in Ephesians, but the question is, why is the author so urgent that these three facts about the Christian be more deeply known by the church? And how do they contribute to the everyday life of the Christian?  

Gospel Powered Joy

In psalm 60, we a man deeply distressed by his circumstances, yet simultaneously expressing a confidence in his Creator. How can we prepare our hearts to respond with similar confidence to the storms of life? Psalm 60 has help for us all. Key verse(s): Psalm 60...

Discipline that Rescues

We all know that the Lord’s discipline can be very unpleasant. However, the Word of God offers us a perspective that will enable us to rejoice in life’s hardships. In Psalm 50, there is help for those of us who want to humbly receive the discipline of the Lord, and a...

The Joy of Helplessness

The Bible describes the people of God as sheep. No other place is this as well known as Psalm 23. While sheep are characterized as helpless, this should not be understood negatively because when we are God’s flock we will experience a level of joy that only can...

Act Nine; The Celebration of Victory

The conclusion to the Book of Esther reminds us that the unseen sovereignty of God is working for the benefit of God’s people. We are reminded to celebrate and remember all that God is and has done for our good because we are prone to forget how He cares for us...