The Master of Mercy – Psalms 40+41

It's nearly impossible to describe God using human words and phrases. But if I had to choose a phrase I think best describes His heart, it would be 'Master of Mercy'. God is our Master and a merciful one at that. But he is also the master of mercy himself.…

To the Heavens and Beyond – Psalm 36

Have you ever pondered the enormity of the heavens? Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered just how vast and incomprehensible the universe really is? Even with our advanced tools and technology, we can't find or know the limits of the universe. Guess what? God's mercy is…

Lots of Reasons to Praise – Psalms 32+33

This week is Thanksgiving week. Need a reason to be thankful? Psalms 32+33 give us 10 reasons; perhaps more depending on how you read them. Regardless, we of all people should be grateful. And our gratitude should be seen by others as we offer daily praise to our God and…

Whether Guilty or Not: Mercy – Psalms 6+7

Have you ever taken the time to really think about the concept of mercy? When I do a mental deep dive into the things I have done, the things I am capable of doing, I have to acknowledge that the depths of God's mercy are unquantifiable. His mercy goes far…

A Great Future: 2025 and Beyond

As we prepare to turn the page to 2025, I'm guessing most of us have spent at least some time reflecting on the past year. A lot has happened over the last 12 months, both personally and corporately. Some of it has been good; some of it has been bad.…

Mercy on a Stiffnecked People – Deut. Chpt. 9

The old testament can be difficult to read given that there sees to be so many stories we would consider negative. The story in today's text is no exception. Despite the negatives – which are tied mostly to Israel's behavior – there is an underlying positive as well: God's grace.…