8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8 ESV) We may think that it is we who initiate contact with God, but in truth it is He who makes the first contact. God simply wants us to...
Lonely
7 I lie awake; I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop. (Psalm 102:7 ESV) 15 When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. (Psalm 91:15 ESV) We all experience times of loneliness or sadness. I think the Palmist captures...
Tainted
2 but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God,and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear. (Isaiah 59:2 ESV) From the time of Adam and Eve we have been tainted. Sin entered the world through them and until we come to...
Healing & Refreshment
7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.8 It will be healing to your flesh[a] and refreshment[b] to your bones. (Proverbs 3:7-8 ESV) Do you ever get just weary to your bones? I have, many times, and there is nothing better than a deep rest to bring the flesh...
The Good Samaritan
36 Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?”37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.” (Luke 10:36-37 ESV) How are we providing for others? Or are we just providing...