Low Flying Enemies
Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight. (Proverbs 26:2 ESV) My grandparents always had bird feeders. They would put bread crumbs out and...
View ArticleWe Can’t Unsay Our Words
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11...
View ArticleSticks and Stones…Practical Advice Regarding the Weaponry of Words
Few statements are more untrue than this: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” The truth is, words are powerful, because words are spiritual. They can be seeds to...
View ArticleTheir Heart Is Far From Me
“‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me;” – Jesus (Mat. 15:8 ESV) I can fool others, and I can even fool myself; but God always knows the true condition and...
View ArticleUnleashing God’s Light to Defeat Darkness
so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 3:10 ESV) A fundamental function of the Body of...
View ArticleInvisible Enemies from Trusted Friends
Invisible enemies can come from trusted friends. Peter meant well. His heart was (generally) in the right place, but his thoughts were limited and led him to wrong conclusions. Just moments before,...
View ArticlePraise is Not Merely Your Gift to God; Praise is God’s Gift to You
Praise is a choice, not a feeling. It’s easy to associate emotions with praise, because praise ushers into your life the manifest presence of God, which often prompts deep feelings of gratitude and...
View ArticleIf your Tongue is like a Steering Wheel, where is it Leading you?
This week I began a month-long reading of the Old Testament book of Joshua (download the New Hope Worship Center mobile app for the reading plan and devotionals). Joshua is an exceptional example of a...
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