Posts with the tag “listen”

Walking Through the Psalms“O God, listen to my complaint.” – Psalm 64:1 (NLT)“Complaining to God” A few years ago, a group of ladies from my church was meeting in a room just down the hall from my off...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” – Psalm 62:8 (NLT)“When You Need to Pour Out Your Heart” When I lived in Phoenix,...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NLT)“The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have” There are two kinds of friends. There are frie...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The voice of the LORD is powerful.” – Psalm 29:4 (NLT)“The Powerful Voice of the Lord” Several years ago, I worked at the Downtown YMCA in Houston. For some time, I assist...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me.’ And my heart responds, ‘LORD, I am coming.’” – Psalm 27:8 (NLT)“The Invitation of a Lifetime” Kids are so funny. Whene...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.” – Psalm 17:6 (NLT)“On Bended Knee” I love kids. I especially like making kids f...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.” – Psalm 5:3 (NLT)“Wait Expectantly” Is there anything better than g...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers” – Psalm 1:1 (NIV)“Beware of the Slide”...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked…” – Psalm 1:1 (NLT)“Don’t Lend Them Your Ears!” On this day in 1929, the California Golden Bears were play...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus and His Brothers (John 7)But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, and Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can s...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Mark 2:13-17 (The Calling of Levi)As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Lev...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Mark 2:13-17 (The Calling of Levi)Then Jesus went out to the lakeshore again and taught the crowds that were coming to him. – Mark 2:13 (NLT)“Come Hungry” Are you seeking Jesus?...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Luke 19:38-48 (The Triumphant Entry)“How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes. Befor...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Mark 11:1-11 (The Triumphant Entry)As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of the...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Mark 1:40-45 (Jesus and the Leper)“Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you…But the man went and spread the word, proclaiming to everyone ...  Read More

Matthew 7:24-29 (The Wise/Foolish Builders)“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. – Matthew 7:24 (NLT)“Follow The Instructions” I do...  Read More