Isaac was the son of a great father and the father of a great son, but he himself left a mixed record. In contrast to the sustained prominence that Genesis gives to Abraham...
Although God’s judgment takes the fore in Book 3 of the Psalms, we also find God’s grace. “Be gracious to me, O...
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Psalm 86:11 is one of my favorite Scripture verses. In fact, I used this verse as the basis for my pre-sermon prayer for many years when I was the pastor of Irvine Presbyterian Church.
Most of us have experienced heartburn at one time or another. We eat a particular spicy meal, or we eat too much at Thanksgiving, and in a couple of hours our insides feel...
But I keep praying to you, LORD, hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer...
Most of the teaching I have had throughout my life as a Christian have been trustworthy, based on an accurate interpretation of...
"I can't authorise your unemployment claim." The waters have come up to my neck.
Although God’s grace has come into the world to bring reconciliation and justice, there are still evil spiritual powers at work opposing...
In chapter 10, Jesus sends out his disciples to proclaim the coming kingdom and to demonstrate it through powerful deeds of mercy...