Good Morning “Fighters.”  Today we are in Psalm 138.“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.” Psalms‬ ‭138‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Pay close attention to what David is saying in this Psalm.  He proclaims that he will praise The LORD God (Yahweh), even before pagan gods!  The mighty warrior who faced Goliath as a boy, standing strong in the face of evil, proclaims ...  Read More

Good Morning “Knowing What You Got Before It’s Gone.”  Today we are in Psalm 137.We are blessed to live in a country where we can still meet and worship freely.  We are not yet in danger of being taken captive or publicly beheaded as are worshiping Christians is some parts of the world.  Sunday we talked about the privilege we’ve been given to serve Jesus, to proclaim His name, to be His ambassado...  Read More

Good Morning “Jesus Followers.  Today we are in Psalm 136.Often some mistakenly think of Jesus only in the New Testament.  They might think of the “Christmas Story” and His birth, as the first time He came on the scene.  Jesus was not a human that God chose to deliver those who believe, but rather God who donned humanity.  He’s always existed with the Father and The Spirit in perfect Oneness.  Thi...  Read More

Good Morning “NOT Deist’s”.  Today we are in Psalm 135.The Psalmist begins by reminding us all The LORD (Yahweh) ALONE is great and worthy of our praise!  He is greater than all other gods (idols, false gods) that we might put our hope in.  We can even hope in our own power, making us, our own idol.  He ALONE is sovereign over ALL things.  It’s thunderstorm season here in our area.  When we see th...  Read More

Good Morning “Tireless Servants.”  Today we are in Psalm 134.“Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord.” Psalms‬ ‭134‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬The Temple was open 24/7 for worship (1 Chronicles 9:33).  As the Psalmist makes his Ascent on Jerusalem he is thankful that as he arrives there will be those there doing ministry, there will be song and worship.  I won...  Read More

Good Morning “One in Jesus”.  Today we are in Psalm 133.David’s life was turned upside down as Saul and the Army of Israel, and later his own family members hunted him down. It’s easy to understand why David would find it important to remind the people of Israel to dwell in unity. Once David became king, he went the “extra mile” to communicate that he was more interested in a peaceful nation than ...  Read More

Good Morning “Clingers to Prophecy.”  Today we are in Psalm 132.“The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath he will not revoke: “One of your own descendants I will place on your throne. If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever.””‭‭Psalms‬ ‭132‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬You may recall 2 Samuel 7.  David wanted to build a temple,...  Read More

Good Morning “Content”.  Today we are in Psalm 131.  A song of ascents - from David King of Israel.  “My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.” Psalms‬ ‭131‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Wrap your mind around the opening verse of this Psalm. Pretty incredible isn’t it?  King David… with all of the concern that comes from being Ki...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Condemned”Today we are in Psalm 130.Picture the worshipper “ascending” to Jerusalem and crying to God from “out of the depths.”  What depths?  Specific to this psalmist, the depths of his personal sin!  Isn’t that something we all can relate to?   We all sin (Roman’s 3:23) and must be reconciled to Holy God.  I am not only speaking about being reconciled to Him for our eternal sa...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Stand With Israel.”  Today we are in Psalm 129.With the Gaza war has come a new rise in Anti-Semitism (Jewish hate).  With news media and progressive outlets spewing twisted “truths” and false narratives many have been deceived.  Consider the latest violence specifically targeting Jewish people… dead for no other real reason - except they were Jewish.  “Two staff members of...  Read More

Good Morning “God Fearing.”  Today we are in Psalm 128Ok, here we go again with a God fearing Psalm.  Tough to miss it in this one.  The Psalmist draws a direct link between fearing The Lord and receiving blessing.  “Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭128‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Let’s break it down simply… creation echos His name so that we are without an excuse (Romans...  Read More

Good Morning “Quiver Fillers.” Today we are in Psalm 127.“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭127‬:‭1‬a NIV‬‬Nearly 30 years ago, led of The Lord, Jodi and I founded Faith Custom Homes.  It was ALL God.  He did it through us… plain and simple.  His guidance, wisdom, and knowledge was essential then… it’s still essential now.  Through the years we’ve learned the...  Read More