We need to rethink our use of #blessed. It's hard to see how it's modern usage is anything like what Psalm 32:1-2 had in mind for a biblical, Christ-centered beatitude. In this sermon, we reclaim true blessedness in the forgiveness of sins through Jesus.

This is no Disney, happily-ever-after type of song. It is the cry of an anguished soul who finds his only hope in God. It is God's love found in Jesus and his song that heals the heart crushed under a load of cares.

This psalm is no Christian praise song! It is the cry of an anguished soul who find his only hope in God. It is God's love and his song that heals the broken heart.

Psalm 91 is the "Soldier's Psalm,' the same psalm that Satan uses as the text of his sermon to Jesus in their encounter. It's rich promises point us to Christ. In his victory, we trample even on the head of Satan in this Lenten season.

Sometimes in rushing to denouement, we miss the point of Jesus' parables. While Jesus is interested in destroying any kind of self-righteousness in this parable, he is more interested in declaring us righteousness on the basis of his own blood and merit.

With the Father’s authority, Jesus reveals himself as the Anointed who fulfills prophecy. The Word made flesh points to the written Word and boldly proclaims, “Fulfilled!” This bold proclamation carries joy to the very heart of the body of Christ and strengthens its members to proclaim the same.

Missionary Mike Hartman encourages us in the importance and power of friendship evangelism.

Sometimes, we get stuck right in between fear and despair. Like he did for Samuel at the anointing of David, through the power of his Word and the hope inspired by his Anointed Messiah, God moves us to a new place right between faith and hope.