Grasping God’s Purpose: “The Reliability Factor” – Exodus 25:1-9 and Psalm 15
The most reliable watch, is the one that seems to keep time well. I read a clip more than ten years ago: Time technicians at the National Institute of Standards & Technology (Formerly the National Bureau of Standards) set a new level of precision in …
Read MoreSpeaking on Psalm 23 in Vancouver, BC
My thanks to Phil Bryant and co for the video of the recent conference! Randall Smith – Saturday Morning from COH Church on Vimeo.
Read MoreKnowing God: “Keeping the Fire Hot!” – Psalm 1
When it is cold, you want a good fire that can keep you warm. It is easy to look impressive with a “flash fire” - a large yellow ball of fire that bursts forth from some grass or leaves. At the same time, it doesn’t …
Read MoreKnowing God: “The Five Practices of the Thankful” – Psalm 100 (short post)
Pastor Melvin Newland from Oklahoma wrote: “Roland Allen tells about a veteran missionary who came up to him one day after he had delivered his sermon. The missionary introduced himself & said, “I was a medical missionary for many years in India. And I served …
Read MoreSix Benefits of Studying God’s Word – Psalm 119:105-109 (short post)
Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path. 106 I have sworn and I will confirm it, That I will keep Your righteous ordinances. 107 I am exceedingly afflicted; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. …
Read MoreDavid’s Five Steps to Peace in the Storm – Psalm 16
A Mikhtam (suspense word for times of danger or deliverance) of David. Step One: David got to really know God, and submitted to Him wholly. 16:1 Preserve (shaw-mar: guard) me, O God, for I take refuge in You. 2 I said to the LORD, “You …
Read MoreThe Seven Preparation Steps: “Prepared for His Presence” – Psalm 15
Did you ever observe what happens when young people fall in love? I have recently observed a number of youth that found the shower (perhaps for the first time) as a result of their new found desire to impress another of the opposite sex. These …
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