“When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, You knew my path.” Psalm 142:3 The World of Weakness Overwhelmed – Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world.  Now what does that mean?  If you thought it was about sexual immorality, gluttony, violence, lying and coveting, you only scratched the surface of the problem. …

“It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors.  For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.” Psalm 127:2 The Sleeping Solution Even in his sleep – This incredible thought comes to us with a problem.  The word used here (shena) never occurs…

“It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors.  For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.” Psalm 127:2 Benjamin Franklin Was No Prophet Bread of painful labors – Do you eat the bread of painful labor?  Nearly everyone I know does.  We…

“May He grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your counsel.” Psalm 20:4 What’s Inside Is All That Matters Heart’s Desire – What do you think about when you read the words “heart’s desire”?  Do you bring to mind all of those images of the good life that flood our culture?  Do you see…

“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Psalm 22:1 Confidence in Desperation Forsaken – When we hear these words, we usually think of Jesus on the cross.  We take these words at face value, believing that they are a cry of desperation from the Son as the guilt of the world’s sins came…