Psalm 18:30-36 Militaries around the world and throughout history have trained for conflict. Because evil resides in the heart of each and every one of us, conflicts will happen. And despite our best human efforts they get out of control. In our day and age there are those who want to start conflicts, createContinue reading “Military Preparedness”
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Credits
Psalm 18:16-29 Do you sit through the full credits when you go to a movie in a theater? What is a gaffer, a best boy, a key grip, a wrangler? Does a dolly grip stand around and hold a toddler’s doll? Are there that many cattle on a movie set that you need aContinue reading “Credits”
Timing
Psalm 18:1-15 Sometimes timing makes all the difference. I have missed being in a car accident by only a few feet. If I had been just a split second sooner or later it would have been me. If I hadn’t taken that phone call as I was leaving the house, or made an unplannedContinue reading “Timing”
Honest Feelings
Psalm 17:10-15 One difference between someone who follows the LORD and someone who doesn’t is that the follower wants the LORD looking in on their life, being aware of what is going on with them. The non-follower wants to hide what they are doing from the LORD and often from others. Inwardly they knowContinue reading “Honest Feelings”
X-ray Exam
Psalm 17:1-9 With today’s medical advances, it seems that X-rays are still the first non-invasive look into our bodies when there is pain that can’t be explained, or when ruling out other causes. Now X-rays have improved greatly over the years. Now they are done digitally, at least in the developed world. There isContinue reading “X-ray Exam”
Single Focus
Psalm 16:7-11 It is so easy to get lost along the road of life. There are so many distractions. Some states are even outlawing some of those distractions. I heard about a man who got a ticket for eating a burger while he was driving. I hope it wasn’t a veggie burger! Of courseContinue reading “Single Focus”
Psalm 16:1-6 – The Company You Keep
Psalm 16:1-6 It matters who you spend time with in your life. The company we keep makes a huge difference in the direction that our lives take. Godly counsel can make the difference between destiny and disaster. We must choose wisely. I am sure you have had a friend or two who justContinue reading “Psalm 16:1-6 – The Company You Keep”
Stand Up for What’s Right
Psalm 15:4-5 Most people want to live in a just world, a world where everyone gets a fair shake. Unless of course you are one of the corrupt people, and want to hang onto your power, the power you obtained by doing injustice. Then you want things to stay just the way they are,Continue reading “Stand Up for What’s Right”
Speaking
Psalm 15:1-5 Has what you said ever gotten you in trouble? Welcome to the human race! Unless you never say anything, either with body language or with the tone of your grunts, you will make mistakes in your communication. Wars have been started over words. Drawing a picture can get you killed. What youContinue reading “Speaking”
Absolute Perfection
Psalm 15:1-5 Just how good do you have to be to get into heaven? I so often hear people talking about being good people, as though being good could satisfy a Holy and Righteous judge. Psalm 15 starts with a question about who is qualified to be in God’s presence. And then the writer,Continue reading “Absolute Perfection”
The Arnold Journey 