May 31, 2021

“Search me Lord and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24)

When was the last time you prayed a prayer such as this?  David, the writer of Psalm 139 knew that he was surely sinful from birth (Psalm 51:5). ...

May 30, 2021

A special, extended Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings!  The text is Romans 8:22-27 from the New International Version of the Bible.  Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection!

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May 28, 2021

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters (Genesis 1:1-2).

When I watch a movie for the first time, I pay particular attention to the opening shot. What is the landscape? What...

May 27, 2021

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1-3)

What has your attitude been like these days?  Has it been one of gratitude and thankfulness? Gratitude is not about...

May 26, 2021

The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying, “Rule in the midst of your enemies!” (Psalm 110:1-2).

Our text is part of a military psalm. Its battle time. In the New Testament it was linked to...