The psalmist supplies us with several reasons for praising God. At the start of his list is “forget not all of His benefits” (103:2). In v. 3-8 he enumerates some of those. Applicationally speaking, this is a part of the psalm where there is plenty of room for us to personalize the psalm by thinkingContinue reading “Reasons to Praise”
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Against Me or For Me?
Dianne wonders about the tension between Jesus’ statements in Luke 11:23 and 9:50. Here are those verses: “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. (Luke 11:23) “Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” (Luke 9:50). Let’s take the passage from LukeContinue reading “Against Me or For Me?”
Jesus And The Little Children
Here’s some verse from Mark 10:13-16. Jesus And The Little Children Little children were being brought to Jesus, It’s a glorious scene to savor. They wanted the best for them as every parent does, So they came seeking His favor. The disciples were stewing in their own juices they were, Arguing who was greatest andContinue reading “Jesus And The Little Children”
I Can’t Believe Jesus Said That! (2)
One of the things Mark shows us in his gospel is how Jesus challenged people. When He told His disciples, “Let us go over to the other side” of Lake Galilee (4:35), they experienced a “furious squall” while He was asleep in the boat. I don’t think we’re to understand that the One who controlsContinue reading “I Can’t Believe Jesus Said That! (2)”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 