Let’s continue our deep dive into Psalm 46 through inductive Bible study. If you’d like to start at the beginning of this Psalm 46 series, you can read Bible Meditation on Psalm 46: Preparing for Inductive Bible Study. Before we go any further, go ahead and (re)read Psalm 46 prayerfully. That will prepare you to … Continue reading Because God Is Our Refuge: Understanding Causation in Psalm 46
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Jesus Is Sitting
In a Place Where He Will Meet Someone A prayer inspired by the woman at the well Lord Jesus, thank You for coming to meet me. You don’t hide from me or avoid me. You make Yourself known to me, and You have come to live among us. You want to live in my heart … Continue reading Jesus Is Sitting
God Is Our Safe Place
Bible Verse “I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” — Psalm 91:2 NIV Reflection Much of my life right now is focused on puppyhood. I have a five-month-old Yorkie puppy that needs a lot of attention. I feel like the Lord keeps teaching … Continue reading God Is Our Safe Place
Prayer of Thankfulness
Lord, because of You, we have so much to be thankful for. It’s often hard to put into words. Help us to always express thankfulness to You in our hearts. We are thankful for moments when we realize the amazing things You’re doing in our midst. We are thankful for the times You intervene to … Continue reading Prayer of Thankfulness
Allowing for God’s Best
Bible Verse “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Reflection My Yorkie puppy got hold of a stick and didn’t want to let it go. I could have let … Continue reading Allowing for God’s Best
Staying Present in the Season
Bible Verse “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” — Psalm 16:11 NKJV Reflection It’s that mid-fall season when I am easily tempted to wish for a swift passage of time. The earliest days of fall are nice. The weather … Continue reading Staying Present in the Season
Psalm 46 Inductive Bible Study: Identifying Main Units and Sub-Units
Let’s continue looking closely at Psalm 46 through inductive Bible study. If you’d like to start at the beginning of this series, you can start here: Bible Meditation on Psalm 46: Preparing for Inductive Bible Study Identifying Main Units and Sub-Units Inductive Bible study always begins with prayer. The next step is to survey the … Continue reading Psalm 46 Inductive Bible Study: Identifying Main Units and Sub-Units
Forgiving Parents Is Not about Blame
When I’ve prayed with folks for inner healing, sometimes they want to hold back on issues that involve parents. We’re often hesitant to imply that our parents did something wrong. If you struggle with this concern, remember that your process of inner healing is not about your parents. It’s about the things in your heart … Continue reading Forgiving Parents Is Not about Blame
Jesus: Transformation Groomer
Bible Verse “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2a NIV Reflection I just took my puppy to the groomer for the first time. He is a Yorkie, so I prepared myself that he would come home looking very different. Yorkies are … Continue reading Jesus: Transformation Groomer
A Simple Way to Practice Biblical Hebrew Words
When you learn a few basic words in biblical Hebrew, it’s a joy to practice them as they come to mind. Yesterday at church, I was reminded of the Hebrew word for water: מים (ma-yim). Our pastor realized he forgot to bring his water bottle when he stood up to preach. As he went to … Continue reading A Simple Way to Practice Biblical Hebrew Words
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