Tune My Heart Again
This historical devotional is about the hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” The key message of first verse is: Worship begins with remembering God’s abundant grace and asking Him to shape our hearts to praise Him rightly.
Speak the Name: Introduction
This is Trinity Sunday, and Matthew 28:16-20 and specifically verse 19 speak to the Trinity as it is revealed in Scripture, not through a single “definition verse,” but through a pattern of divine self-disclosure in which Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each fully God, distinct from one another, and yet united as one God. This is the first of four postings of a sermon entitled "Speak the Name."
Speak the Name: Part One
This is the second posting of a sermon on Matt. 28:18; Gen. 1:1–2; Psalm 8:1.
The Fulfillment of the Scriptures
This devotional is useful for preparation for Sunday, January 26th, for the lectionary reading on Luke 4:14-21.
Steadfast Perseverance
“Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy” – James 5:10-11 (NIV)