Empowering People

David's Psalm 103 is David addressing... himself. He is rousing himself to bless the Lord. The first sentence and the last sentence state: "Bless the LORD, O my soul." Why would we do this? Why would we direct our soul's attention to praising God?

Monday morning's devotional comes from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1

The writer, one of the Sons of Korah, loved his job. He loved working at the Temple, serving God and the people of God. He felt something there that was deeply significant and which gave him rest and joy. We can have this too.

Pastor Travis is continuing his series through the book of Luke.

Psalm 84 was written by the Sons of Korah. They were given responsibilities for the worship and upkeep of the Temple. This Psalm Song is about them and their work and the great significance and depth of meaning they find in it. In Part One we will look at the reference to two birds: Sparrows and Swallows.

Monday morning's devotional comes from Psalm 127.

Psalm 115 is a victory song. What realizations does the writer want us to have in our time of victory? Verse 1 - Realize victory Glory goes to God not yourself. Verses 9-11 Trust in the Lord regarding the future, don't trust in man-made things. 12-15 Look for the Lord to bless you. 16-18 Praise the Lord!

Pastor Travis continues in his devotional series through the book of Luke.

Pastor Travis continues in his series through the gospel of Luke.

In Ps. 91:14-16 the writer has the voice of God saying, 15 When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. That is comforting and amazing. What is required from us? Answer: "Holding fast."

What do you do when you sense you are being hunted, or that some pestilence is coming for you, or you feel terror or impending destruction? There are life situations that can totally wipe out all our strength and resources. Where do you go for protection or shelter? The answer found in Ps. 91 is "El Elyon".

Christian confession has many parallels to the 12 Step outline. The last step for an alcoholic to take toward his long term recovery is to help others take the steps he has taken. David, broken and contrite, asking for mercy and renewal of his heart, promises to help other sinners find the way back to God.

Join Doug Hughes as he talks about the character trait that will help you thrive in all dimensions of life.

Confession and forgiveness that leads to restoration is a spiritual and emotional process. Feelings, understandings of God and self, and a growing sense of brokenness, lead to a time (or multiple times) of words spoken to God in confession.

Monday morning's devotional will recap the book of Romans.

David has sinned in two ways that the Mosaic Law has no sacrifice for forgiveness. Yet he knows what "sacrifice" God will not despise and he knows the basis of any forgiveness and restoration he might receive. He asks to be washed.

Pastor Travis continues in this series on the book of Luke.

David's life is a cautionary tale and at the same time a model for us to follow. David sins and then records his confession. Psalm 51 is his confession of sin and it shows us much about how to approach God and how to confess in a way the God hears and forgives.

Monday morning's devotional comes from Romans 16:17-20, 25-27.

Please join Michelle for a devotional. Ephesians 1: 7-8.