Jesus is not only concerned with our behavior but also the beliefs that drive it and the power to do it.

People gripped by God's grace (vv3-12) will be Salt & Light in this world & will be persecuted (vv11-16).

This Psalm teaches us how to handle anything in life. The reason we are overcome by life’s trauma, trials and temptations is because in the content of our self-talk we forget the Gospel (His benefits).

Nothing overcomes apathy for the Word of God like an appetite for the God of that Word. The more you are overwhelmed by the relentless love of God for you, the more you will be relentless in your love for Him & His Word.

Contentment! Everyone wants it, very few find it, the billion dollar add industry preys on our lack of it, poor men are rich with it, rich men are poor without it and it can only ultimately be found in the Good Shepherd.

Our psalm today is called a “song of ascent” or a “pilgrim song”. These songs (Ps. 120-135) were sung together with the people of God as they journeyed to Jerusalem, to take part in the Jewish feasts. Each Psalm has a theme. Psalm 130 is about Hope (waiting). In this song, the psalmist goes from the depths of despair to the mountain of hope in eight verses. It is such a glorious journey for the psalmist that he invites you along with him.

There is a popular saying within the sports community that says, “Defense wins championships”. Find out what Psalm 144 has to say about going to war with our enemy!

God is closer than you think & more eager to connect with you than you could ever dream or imagine & nothing will bring you greater fullness of joy.

When it comes to the hits we take in life we only have two choices: It’s either the bondage of bitterness or the freedom of forgiveness.