Can there be any doubt about the main point of Psalm 136? Even a cursory glance at the psalm reveals its theme: God’s faithful love endures forever. Twenty-six times, once in every verse of the psalm, the refrain is repeated: His faithful love endures forever. … His faithful love endures forever. … His faithful love…
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Have you ever tried to imagine what Adam and Eve’s first few days on earth were like? Did they gaze at their new surroundings like bright-eyed infants, looking first at their flexible hands and fingers and then their legs, feet, and toes? What did they think when they first saw trees, a bubbling stream, or…
Read MoreAvoiding tobaccos, exercising regularly, eating a heart-healthy diet, watching our weight, getting enough sleep, and regular checkups are all actions suggested for preventing heart disease. But what can we do to prevent a spiritually hardened heart? Are there things we should avoid, do regularly, and consume that will keep our spiritual hearts healthy? In Psalm…
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“As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a source of springwater; even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings” (Ps. 84:6). The location of the Valley of Baca is unknown and mentioned only here in Scripture. The word baca means “balsam” but is also the Hebrew verb for “weep.” (The…
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I must confess there’s a bit of sleight of hand in this blog post’s title. It really isn’t about trying not to be thankful. It’s about making sure that our gratitude is not half-hearted, absent, or sporadic but rather is genuine, humble, and regular. These three qualities—sincerity, humility, and consistency—resonate like notes in sweet harmony…
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