One of my many favorite thoughts in the days of adversity, is the notion of Christ placing His feet upon the enemy as His footstool. It’s an especially sweet thought from the vantage point that I have always felt like …
My reading today began in Psalm 96, and on that page I had previously journaled “Joy to the World” from Psalm 98. Written beside the art was the name of Preacher and hymn writer, Isaac Watts who wrote that song. …
I sat down at my desk this morning and, as I do, I prayed that God would open His word to speak to my soul what it needed to hear. I was ready for the chastisement, because there’s always something …
I heard a preacher say Sunday morning on a television sermon, (I didn’t know the preacher) but he spoke words that really caught my attention, and halted my steps. “Demons are neither funny nor phony,” he said. That’s a good …
One of the many reasons I started the Ridgeview News site was to give a voice to a community that had been squelched for a century. To take back the narrative from the oppressors who believe it’s their right to …
Three times in Chapter 80 of the book of Psalms the writer Asaph repeats “Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.” Vs. 3, 7, 19. Anytime something is repeated …
Psalm 77:11-13I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. [12] I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. [13] Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: …
I’ve been reading my way through the book of Psalms on my way through the Bible. But lately I have been feeling as if I am living one of David’s Psalms in my own life. I’m not worthy of being …
I could have also titled this, how to totally take the “Word of God out of Context.” But stick with me, I’ll bring it around to context at the end. It’s not a secret to anyone that knows me well …
It’s slightly ironic that I began this post a few weeks ago. I’ve been trying to regroup myself on my ministry and it’s been a battle. So I covet your prayers; but even though this thought came a few weeks …