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No matter what motivates us at the beginning of our prayer discipline, our prayers will glorify God, conform us to His will, and open up to us eternal life during our earthly sojourn. Maturing in the faith will not only …
New to prayer, beginning again after a multitude of fits and starts? We review the most fundamental principle of prayer, start talking to God. Set aside everything you know about prayer and talk. Children learn to talk by tal...
We review the podcast's purpose: the desire for every Christian to have a growing, Biblical, dynamic, sincere, soul-satisfying prayer life. It truly does break my heart that any Christian should not know the sweetness of comf...
In our first episode of "A Layman's Look at the Whole Bible," we say the Bible is the boss of us, and we are not the boss of it. Today we will discover the Bible is a genuine love letter …
Look, if you can agree with Charles Spurgeon on any level when he said, “My spirits were sunken so low that I could weep by the hour like a child, and yet I knew not what I wept for.” This …
Look, if you can agree with Charles Spurgeon on any level when he said, “My spirits were sunken so low that I could weep by the hour like a child, and yet I knew not what I wept for.” This …
Reading David ( a few years back) say, Thy gentleness makes me great, from Psalm 18:35, threw me for a minor loop, for gentleness was not in the top ten attributes of God in my mind. It is reasonable, therefore, …
This Psalm is the pebble drop in water, and its ripple is found in Romans 7… 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them… 22 For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man …
Psalm 18:35 35 Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation, And Thy right hand upholds me, And Thy gentleness makes me great. When this verse first jumped out at me, I was more than a little startled. …
God in teaching us His word, is equated with lovingkindness. I love that concept. Ayin Psalm 119:121-128 121 I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors. 122 Be surety for Thy servant for good; Do …
The Word of God sustains us through His promises and brings us solemn fear for His Holiness. Samekh. Psalm 119:1130120 113 I hate those who are double-minded, But I love Thy law. 114 Thou art my hiding place and my …
We mentioned this concept before in December 2021, before the physical ills, so the introduction is delayed. In this A Layman’s Commentary on the Whole Bible initial episode, you will hear: Our first blush direction of the ef...
Our God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the covenant (promise-keeping God). Therefore our path is illuminated for us by that word, and our rest is in His promises. Nun Psalm 119:105-112 105 Thy word is a lamp to my …
Our God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the covenant (promise-keeping God). Therefore our path is illuminated for us by that word, and our rest is in His promises. Nun Psalm 119:105-112 105 Thy word is a lamp to my …
You might hear one of my go-to verses to put our sojourn into proper perspective. Lamedh Psalm 119:89-96 89 Forever, O LORD, Thy word is settled in heaven. 90 Thy faithfulness continues throughout all generations; Thou didst ...
It may sound odd to read: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, in …
It may sound odd to read: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, in …
To expand on the privilege it is to talk about prayer with you, I prefaced our reading today with: So often do I say this. It might sound like routine spoken without true meaning. In fact, there are times when …
Where do we go in the extremely acute sorrows or the turmoil of our souls? But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves; we are …
All His commandments are faithful; they refresh our souls. Kaph Psalm 119:81-88 81 My soul languishes for Thy salvation; I wait for Thy word. 82 My eyes fail with longing for Thy word, While I say, “When wilt Thou comfort …
The One who knows us best and loves us most can be trusted to guide us to our haven of rest. Yodh Psalm 119:73-80 73 Thy hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Thy …
John 11:40 Jesus *said to her, “Did I not say to you, if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” Coming amid the death of Lazarus, the great sorrow of his sisters, and the confused faces of the …
Whatever draws us closer to God is a blessing. - Charles Spurgeon Teth Psalm 119:65-72 65 Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according to Thy word. 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in …
Whatever draws us closer to God is a blessing. - Charles Spurgeon Teth Psalm 119:65-72 65 Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according to Thy word. 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in …