Jul 31, 2024

“But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish” (Psalm 9:18).

This song comes from the harp of David the shepherd boy, not composed while he was tending sheep, but already a star in Israel. His success was growing. When he returned from battle, the women of Israel met him...

Jul 30, 2024

Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down on me. … All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. My heart pounds, my strength fails me; even the light has gone from my eyes. My friends and companions avoid...

Jul 29, 2024

Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4).

These words have been carved on many a plague to adorn our kitchen walls and encased in picture frames for our living rooms. Sometimes preachers will choose it for a sermon text, leaving their congregations with the impression...

Jul 28, 2024

A Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings!  The text of Matthew 7:24-29. Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection!

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Jul 26, 2024

Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil,...