Attention Surplus | Numbers 6:24–26

“May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24–26 NLT)   Attention is becoming a scarce commodity in our modern culture. Attention spans have become alarmingly short. Algorithms are …

Being There | 2 Corinthians 1:3–4

“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4 NLT)   …

Circumstantial Evidence | Judges 6:36–38

“Then Gideon said to God, ‘If you are truly going to use me to rescue Israel as you promised, prove it to me in this way. I will put a wool fleece on the threshing floor tonight. If the fleece is wet with dew in the morning but the ground is dry, then I will know that you are going to help me rescu…

Busier Isn’t Always Better | Luke 10:40–42

“She came to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.’But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Ma…

One Mouth, Two Ears | Psalm 141:3

“Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.” (Psalm 141:3 NLT)   It’s been said that God gave us one mouth and two ears for a reason: He wants us to listen more and to speak less. Think of how often we jump to conclusions or pass judgment in a situation. The writer of Proverbs warned,…

The Burden Giveaway | Psalm 140:6–7

“I said to the Lord, ‘You are my God!’ Listen, O Lord, to my cries for mercy! O Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle.” (Psalm 140:6–7 NLT)   Few people in Scripture had a better understanding of God than David did. David knew what it was like to be …

A Hunger for Truth | Psalm 140:1–2

“O Lord, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent, those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long.” (Psalm 140:1–2 NLT)   There’s an old saying that goes, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” David’s words in Psalm 140 offer compell…

Never Alone | Psalm 139:7–10

“I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.…

The Pursuit of Happiness | Psalm 119:56

“This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.” (Psalm 119:56 NLT)   What makes you happy? What brings you peace? Where do you find meaning, purpose, and a sense of fulfillment in your life? One of the biggest tragedies of our modern culture is that many people can’t answer these questi…

The Hidden Word | Psalm 119:11

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11 NLT)   You’ve probably heard the old saying that a Bible that’s falling apart is usually the sign of a life that isn’t. I must admit that I like to see beat-up, marked-up Bibles that are coming apart, because i…