The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 This is the opening verse to one of the most comforting Psalms in scripture. You would assume that most Christians are very familiar with the 23rd Psalm and that have even memorized the Psalm. But not so fast in your assumption. Albert Mohler wrote the following about Bible illiteracy in the church today: “While America’s evangelical Christians are rightly concerned about the secular worldview’s rejection of biblical Christ

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 As a child I remember being afraid of the dark and I had a tremendous fear of the cellar. My dad was stationed at Edgewood Arsenal Maryland at the time. We lived in a beautiful old home on the Gunpowder River that led into the Chesapeake Bay. The basement was dark and spooky to an 11 year old boy. I hated to hear my mom or dad tell me to go do

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12 There has been no time in modern history when sin has been more tolerated and even promoted by those professing to be Christians. Some main line denominations allow practicing homosexuals to be members and even allow those individuals to become church leaders and pastors. In less than one generation we have accepted, in this country, what God calls sin to be a celebrated lifestyle. It i

Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. James 5:11 In Job 13:15, Job declares, “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” Job made this statement when he was in a terrible time of pain and suffering. He had lost all of his children, his wealth, and his health. His friends were blaming him for all of his sufferings. His wife off

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Revelation 1:7 The “coming One” was a title for the Messiah. John the Baptist, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, and sent word by his disciples and said to Him, ‘“Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Matthew 11:2–3). The theme of the book of Revelation is the coming One, the Lord Jesus C

Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Luke 6:46 In this age of tolerance and rejection of absolute truth, there is a widespread belief that anyone who is sincere in their faith will go to heaven. Even many professing Christians hold to an inclusive view of the gospel. God, they maintain, will accept those who are sincere in their religious commitment, even if they never leave their false religions, or profess faith in Jesus Christ. But the gospel is unc

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 Why does it seem like there is so much hate in America today? Dr. John MacArthur shares in this brief video how God has put three restraints upon our wicked hearts: The individual-our conscious (Romans 2:15) Family-Father and mothers to discipline their children (Proverbs 12:1,13:24) Government-The police to enforce the law (Romans 13:1-4) When all three break down the result i

Why do you seek the living One among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen. Luke 24:5-6 Why do we celebrate on Easter Sunday? As a boy, Easter was about one thing and one thing only, the Easter Bunny. At the same time, as I looked forward to the candy, I dreaded having to get dressed up for Easter Mass. There was no point in my life that I did not consider myself a Christian as I grew up in the Roman Catholic church. I won't say that I hated going to mass, but there was

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11 How content are you? What does it take for you to be content? Are millennials less content than my generation (baby boomers)? I believe the answer to that question is an emphatic no. It seems like the older generation is always complaining about the younger generation. I found the following quote interesting and humorous. “The children now love luxury; they h