Psalm 48:9 and 12-14 9 O God, we meditate on your unfailing love     as we worship in your Temple. 12 Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem.     Walk around and count the many towers. 13 Take note of the fortified walls,     and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them     to future generations. 14 For that is what God… Read More »

Psalms 36:1-2 and 5-6 An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes when he finds out his iniquity and when he hates. Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the… Read More »

Mark 5:35-36 and 40-42 While he was still speaking to her, messengers arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. They told him, “Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.” But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.” The crowd laughed at… Read More »

Psalm 21:1 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.     How great is his joy in the victories you give! You know what’s it’s like to rejoice in the Lord’s strength. Your pulse quickens at the pounding of galloping horses. Your attention is riveted by the crashing of ocean waves and the crackling of a fire. You… Read More »

Hebrews 11:33-34 By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight. I… Read More »

Colossians 1:4-5 For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people, which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News. Faith in Christ Jesus and… Read More »

Galatians 5:13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. It was October 25, 1964. Famous Viking defensive end Jim “Wrong Way” Marshall recovered a fumble and ran 66 yards… Read More »

Psalm 91:9-10 9 If you make the Lord your refuge,     if you make the Most High your shelter, 10 no evil will conquer you;     no plague will come near your home. I love watching the wilderness survival show, Alone. After being dropped off alone in a remote wilderness, every survival expert looks for a suitable site for shelter. Then… Read More »

Psalm 85:8 I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying,     for he speaks peace to his faithful people.     But let them not return to their foolish ways. Peace is not the loudest voice in our heads. It’s often the quietest. More to the point, it’s the most secure.   If you aren’t listening, it won’t… Read More »

Romans 9:31-32 But the people of Israel, who tried so hard to get right with God by keeping the law, never succeeded.  Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law instead of by trusting in him. They stumbled over the great rock in their path. I stubbed my toe… Read More »