God desires our thanksgiving and praise, much as a father desires it from his children. God demands our thanksgiving and praise, because to offer it to anyone else would be giving credit where it isn’t due. God deserves our thanksgiving and praise, because all good things really do come from Him.
But though He desires [...]
Voluntary
The Sacrifice that Honors God
Do you want to give a worthy sacrifice to God? Do you want to honor Him? Do you want God to reveal Himself to you? Two words: give thanks!
But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.” Psalms 50:23 [...]
Living with “Great Expectation”
It is officially that time of year. My favorite time of year. The time of year when it is not fashionable to grumble or to complain. A time of year when we are almost compelled to be thankful. Thankful for our families…even if they are broken. Thankful for our friends…even the ones that disappoint [...]
Thanksgiving Letters
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! If you are anything like me, you tend to spend more time than you should grumbling and complaining and not enough time in a spirit of thankfulness.
I hope these three sets of verses will help redirect your heart as they did mine.
Shout with joy to the Lord, all [...]
The Eye
The eye is an amazing part of God’s creation. The sheer number of mechanisms that must work correctly for us to see is mind boggling. Our eyes allow us to enjoy the beautiful world and people around us. Our eyes allow us to read God’s Word. Our eyes allow us to see danger coming and [...]
Thank you…
“What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you love to sit in the seats of honor in the synagogues and receive respectful greetings as you walk in the marketplaces.” – Luke 11:43
Let me be honest. Sometimes I truly miss the “good old days”. I miss the prestige, I miss the money, I miss ability to take [...]
Amen George!
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and
Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a [...]
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