Psalm 18 has been one of my favorites for years. When I come to this Psalm in my daily Bible reading, I love to slow down and take the time to luxuriate in the richness of the promises tucked all throughout the Psalm. Honestly, it’s a great Psalm to use in your personal worship! In…
Several years ago, Steve took me to see The Lion King on Broadway. Wow! What an amazing experience! Honestly, I was like a little kid in a candy store sitting there with eyes wide open watching the show. It was spectacular! In one of the last scenes, frightened and self-doubting Simba hears from his father…
I’ve heard this cry countless times from disillusioned saints. Good, faithful people who have cried out to God but haven’t been sure if God answered. As a result, they felt disillusioned with prayer and disconnected from His presence. We know Jesus invited us to pray, teaching us: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, …
One of my favorite Psalms is Psalm 103. As I spent time meditating on this beautiful masterpiece this past week, I realized again what a great pattern of praise these words provide. Why don’t you open your Bible and take a look with me? David’s words ring out with exuberant joy! “Praise the Lord, O…
Recently, one of my grandsons asked me who my hero was. I love that question, but it was hard to answer as I have many heroes. I have many women who have been my heroes through the years: Elizabeth Elliot, Amy Carmichael, Henrietta Mears, and several others. I also have many Biblical women heroes. I…
In every believer’s life, there will be moments when God seems aloof to our suffering. In those moments we wonder, “What’s up with that? Isn’t God supposed to comfort me, provide for all my needs, and bring relief to my suffering?” Mary and Martha asked the same questions when their brother Lazarus died. In John…