“Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God! O men of blood, depart from me! They speak against you with malicious intent; your enemies take your name in vain.” Psalm 139:19-20 (ESV) Cancel culture. Social media wars. Political divisions. Our world is quick to choose sides, point fingers, and…
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13-14 (ESV) Designer clothes. Designer shoes. Famous brands. The finest quality. Things that exude elegance, sophistication, and fortune. We chase after these labels, hoping they’ll…
“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!” Psalm 139:7-8 (ESV) Loneliness has become a modern epidemic. In a socially-connected online reality, many people feel…
O Lord, you have searched me and known me! Psalm 139:1 (ESV) The concept of being fully known can be terrifying. In our human relationships, we often carefully manage what others see, crafting our image and selectively sharing parts of ourselves. We fear that if people truly knew everything about…
“Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV) Military commanders know that even the strongest fortress is only as effective as the power source that sustains it. Without electricity, the most sophisticated security…
