Good Morning “Treasure Hunters.”  Today we are in Proverbs 2.Solomon makes it quite clear, if you seek after wisdom, through Gods Word, as one searches for treasure - God will give it!  Solomon knew, both from knowledge and experience.  He prayed for wisdom and God gave it (1 Kings 3).  If you know Solomon’s story… you might be scratching your head a bit at this Proverb.  How can he claim the thin...  Read More

Good Morning “Wisdom Gainers”.  Today we begin Proverbs with chapter 1.  Wisdom and logic seem to be in short supply in our world lately.  From the beginning of this Proverb; Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived, makes clear the reason he is writing:“for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and jus...  Read More

Good Morning “Everything That Has Breath.”  Today we wrap up Psalms with Psalm 150.“Let everything that… everything that… everything that has breath praise The Lord.”   Come on… sing it with me…It’s fitting that we wrap up Psalms with this thought.  In every way, with every thing,  and every breath we breathe - we ought to Praise The Lord.  This is one of those common threads all through Scripture...  Read More

Good Morning “Humble Victors.”  Today we are in Psalm 149.  “Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭149‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬It’s not that there was anything wrong with the “old songs”, it’s just that their circumstances had changed.  Once delivered from exile, now Israel looks toward future victory.  We too were once in bondage, slaves… t...  Read More

Good Morning “Reverent.” Today we are in Psalm 148.  Psalm 147 and 148 seem to play upon each other as do so many other Psalms.  He is creator of all things through Jesus (John 1:1-4).  He is over ALL things!  Let ALL Creation praise The LORD.  Creation echos His Name!  Looking with astonishment at the intricacy of creation and praising The Creator who breathed it all into existence - is the prope...  Read More

Good Morning “Star Gazers.”  Today we are in Psalm 147.  What do you think of when you look heavenward?   Have you ever tried to count the starts?  Astronomers estimate there are approximately 200 billion trillion stars in our observable universe.  Somehow I bet that number is off a little. How many zeros is that anyway?  Who knows how many stars actually exist.  God - ONLY God.  He’s THAT BIG! We...  Read More

Good Morning “Kingdom Laborers.”  Today we are in Psalm 146.  Many spend their life spinning their wheels aspiring to advance, and seeking to accumulate wealth.  At what point is it enough.  That’s the problem with the world’s wealth and achievements - it’s never enough.  There’s always a promotion to work towards, another dollar to earn, another company to build, another championship to win… and ...  Read More

Good Morning “Contagious Worshipers.”  Today we are in Psalm 145.David begins this Psalm focused on praising The Lord.  “I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.” Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭He is MOST worthy of our praise!  Sing it!  Davids relationship with The Lord is real and personal… there is n...  Read More

Good Morning “Trained for War.”  Today we are in Psalm 144.  “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” Psalms‬ ‭144‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Wait, I thought God was a pacifist?  The way David starts this Psalm may set some back on their heals.  The Truth is God is patient with all, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.  (2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬)How...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Apply.”  Today we are in Psalm 143.  Psalm 143 like 142 was obviously written during a time in David’s life when he was struggling.   Perhaps it too could have been written when he was fleeing from Saul… or perhaps a different enemy.  Perhaps as he fled from his own son Absalom.  Either way, always remember our enemy is not flesh and blood. Our opponent never changes… (Ephe...  Read More

Good Morning “Cave Dwellers” Today we are in Psalm 142.The title of this Psalm tells us this was a prayer David wrote while in a cave.  This probably refers to one of the caves David hid in when King Saul was trying to kill him, perhaps the Cave of Adullam (1 Sam 22:1).As David prays for Gods protection from his pursuers, take note… God is already moving.  God had a plan all along and it didn’t in...  Read More

Good Morning “Planning and Praying Ahead.”  Today we are in Psalm 141.David at times exhibited incredible faith.  He was also no stranger to incredible moral failure (2 Samuel 11).  What strikes me about this Psalm is David’s very intentional prayer for protection from future temptation.  “Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evi...  Read More