by Joanne | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Unity has been defined as “the state of oneness; a whole or totality as combining all its parts into one†(from dictionary.com). Paul in appealing to the church in Corinth wrote: “I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters,by the authority of our Lord Jesus...
by Joanne | Jun 29, 2020 | Devoted Living
Psalm 132, the thirteenth Song of Ascents, brings us to look and think about the temple – God’s house. “What makes God’s house so special is not the building or the architectural style or the materials. What truly counts is the spiritual reality of what...
by Joanne | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today we are going to look at the twelfth psalm of ascents, Psalm 131. Here we find a simple and beautiful call to childlike faith in God. “The more a believer matures spiritually, the more childlike his faith will become. Growing to trust God involves assuming many...
by Joanne | Jun 15, 2020 | Encouragement
This week we find ourselves reading the eleventh song of ascents – Psalm 130. “From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer.†(verses 1-2, NLT) Here we find the psalmist in his deep distress, crying...
by Joanne | Jun 8, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Let’s continue our trek to Jerusalem with this Psalm 129, the tenth song of ascents. Here we find ourselves reminded the journey will not always be easy but that we have been promised strength to overcome. We may know and experience adversity, but those who wage...
