Daily Word: Poor In Spirit
Before the Beatitudes can paint a picture of us, we have to see them as a picture of Him. Jesus is the ultimate example of what it means to be poor in spirit. Be encouraged by Him today!
Read MoreDaily Word: Psalm 1:3
Your soul is a lot like real estate. The three most important things are: location, location, and location. Psalm. 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.in all that he does, he prospers. Song: Holy, Holy, Holy Notes: Today we…
Read MoreDaily Word: Psalm 1:3
Psa. 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.in all that he does, he prospers. Song: Be Thou My Vision Notes: The great promise of Psalm 1 is that you can be fruitful in every season. What season are you…
Read MoreDaily Word. Psalm 1:2 It is all about the em-pha-sis
Today we do a little exercise in meditation. Here is how it goes: Repeat the verse or phrase with emphasis on a different word each time. E.g., John 2:5: Whatever He says to you, do it. Whatever He says to you, do it. Whatever He says to you, do it. Whatever He says to you, do it. Whatever He says to you, do it. Whatever…
Read MoreDaily Word: Psalm 1:1
If you want to be happy…don’t do this: Psalm 1 Psa. 1:1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; Song: I Need Thee Every Hour Notes: The Psalm, just like the sermon on the mount both…
Read MoreDaily word: Psalm 1. Just as coffee must be first…meditation first.
Today we begin a new series on the Psalms. The sermon on the mount will challenge our minds, and the Psalms will encourage our hearts. And a good place to begin is in the beginning. So we will begin with Psalm 1. And interestingly enough, a book dedicated to prayer does not begin with prayer.…
Read MoreDaily Word: Mark 6:53
Those who once rejected Jesus are now receptive…why? Song: Turn your eyes upon Jesus Notes: Today we wrap up our look at a few scenes from the gospel of Mark. Here we return to a location that Jesus has been before. The first time he came to them, they were rude. But now they are…
Read MoreDaily Word: Mark 2:1-12- Social distance doesn’t force spiritual distance.
Song: Nothing But The Blood Notes: Today we see another case study of Jesus bringing healing, but this time it is in response to the faith of others. Here we see that just because we have to be socially distant does not mean we have to be spiritually distant.
Read MoreDaily Word: Mark 5:21-43. Part 3
Song: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Today we see that Jesus not only demands more than we could ever imagine, but he also gives more than we could ever dream. She goes to Jesus seeking a doctor and she finds a father. He goes to Jesus asking Him to make his daughter better…and Jesus does…
Read MoreDaily Word: What Jesus demands…and why Jesus delays.
Mark 5:21-43. Part 2 Song: As The Deer Notes: Here we see two very different people both driven to Jesus in a moment of difficulty and desperation. They both come to Jesus…but Jesus demands more of them than they could ever imagine. He demands she speak up…and He delays in the middle of a crisis.…
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