“The Lord keeps all who love Him” Psalm 145:20 Life’s Success Formula Keeps – You don’t need a ten-step program for success.  You don’t need seven, or even eight, habits.  You don’t need deeper insight or more knowledge or greater effort.  Why?  Because God’s formula for success in life is one simple thing: love Him. …

“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…