Good Morning "Careful Obeyers."  Today we are in Proverbs 6.  Solomon warns us not to co-sign or put up security for another.  If so, he gives instruction on how to free ourselves.  Furthermore,“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into ev...  Read More

Good Morning “Faithful”.  Today we are in Proverbs 5.  Solomon addresses a well known commandment in this Proverb -“You shall not commit adultery.”‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬He describes the allure of the adulteress, the steps of compromise associated with falling into the sin, and the ultimate consequence.  It’s not pretty!  While we might become disciplined enough to control our actions… God is c...  Read More

Good Morning “Heart Guarders”.  Today we are in Proverbs 4.“Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.” Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬By Grace, through Jesus, The Lord has given us everything we need!  He leads, guides, instructs, convicts, comforts and strengthens us by His Word taught by The Holy Spirt (John 14:26).“His divine power has given us everything we need ...  Read More

Good Morning “God Trusters - With All of Your Heart.”  Today we are in Proverbs 3.I love Proverbs - how about you?  There is so much here - I could go a number of directions.  Solomon gives us a clear reason as to why wisdom is to be valued, hunted for like treasure as we’ve already discussed…“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life ma...  Read More

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