The Apostle Peter addresses his fellow elders and co-workers to give them perspective, keep them from the traps of the ministry, and to encourage them.
An exposition of Psalm 73:24. It takes the meaning of kabod as God's 'glory' rather than human 'honor,' and probes what "taking us to glory" means.
An exposition of two verses that apply a prophecy about the loving, redeeming, rejoicing God spoken thousands of years ago to our own healing and encouragement as his children today.
A meditation on how God perceives good works and prayers as fragrant, pleasing incense before his throne. The Joyful Heart, March 19, 2025.
A meditation of the great value in God's words that he longs to speak to us. The Joyful Heart, 11 Mar 2025.
Tells the story of a united attack against Jehoshaphat, a "good king" of Judah, where praisers marching in front of Judah's army bring about a self-slaughter of their enemies.
An exposition of a wonderful promise that God's love and mercies never fail, that are new every morning, 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness.'
A call for us to seek true righteousness and a true humble submission before the Lord.
An exploration of Psalm 136, especially its repetitive refain: 'His steadfast love endures forever.' Special focus on the meaning of Hebrew ḥesed.
An exploration of the ability to incline (<i>nāṭâ</i>) one's heart towards God's Word, as well as pray that God will turn one's heart