“Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations.” (Vv. 89-90) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the … Continue reading →

Psalm 119:81-88    Deep Sorrow Calls for Deep Prayers – Help Thou me;  Quicken (Revive) me O Lord (KJV) In this section we see the contrast between the temporal pain caused by the arrogant (earth dwellers- unbelievers) who dig pits (including … Continue reading →

Formed to Proclaim His Praise “Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.” (V. 73) God both made us and now molds us. Sin deformed us but we as believers are “recreated” … Continue reading →

Defining the “Good Life” According to God’s Word   [“A man who lived on the northern frontier of China was skilled in interpreting events. One day, for no reason, his horse ran away to the nomads across the border. Everyone … Continue reading →

God’s Word –  Freedom, Comfort in Afflictions  and Companionship on the Narrow Road that Leads to Life I will be commenting on these twenty-four verses in a thematic way rather than verse by verse. The theme is the narrow road … Continue reading →

God’s Word – Man’s Insufficiency and Need for God, Eternal Truths versus Vanity   All the verses in this section are prayers of David focused on God’s Word; a great example for our prayer life. 25. “My soul cleaves to … Continue reading →

God’s Word – Blessings for Obedience, Cleansing and Purity Through Meditation, and Discernment for Direction [“AUTHOR.  We believe that David wrote this Psalm. It is Davidic in tone and expression, and it tallies with David’s experience in many interesting points. … Continue reading →

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit  (41) Run the Race  6/1/12               “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has … Continue reading →

                                                 Paul – The Free Prisoner of Love   “Christ's love has moved me … His love has … Continue reading →

                                           Paul – The Free Prisoner of Love  “Christ’s love has moved me … His love has the first and … Continue reading →

        Paul shows us how to live by faith in the promises of God in the midst of the storms of life In Acts 24-26 we see that Paul, through the over-ruling grace of God, is saved by the Romans … Continue reading →

              How to Live as a Citizen of Two Kingdoms – Jesus and Paul are our Examples How sad and ironic that Paul was a better citizen of Rome and Jerusalem than the Roman leaders … Continue reading →

                       How to Live as a Citizen of Two Kingdoms – Jesus and Paul are our Examples How sad and ironic that Paul was a better citizen of Rome and … Continue reading →

   THE POWER OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE WHEN SHARING OUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY – LIVING AND SPEAKING THE TRUTH  “Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to … Continue reading →

                                                                  “What shall I do, then, with Jesus … Continue reading →

  Lessons from Paul on Sharing our Personal Testimony Especially with a Hostile Person or Group Paul's amazing calmness and presence of mind in the midst of a violent mob seeking to kill him seems to come from his absolute surrender … Continue reading →