I read this verse several days ago and its instruction immediately became a burr in my saddle. Extol the Lord at ALL times.
Tag: growth
Noah walked in habitual fellowship with God. What about us?
This morning’s verse reminds me of the blessing of belonging to a body of believers.
A personal log of loss and pain can either soften us toward our travel companions or callous our hearts.
He sits with us in the devouring devastation, waiting out our willingness to turn Him amidst it. When all we see is destruction, He alone understands their potential to produce.
Holidays are time-sensitive opportunities to sit with our family, friend or neighbor and draw out treasure.
Our God is helping us through that long, awkward stage between sinner and saint.
Green pastures are limited opportunities to heal up and stock up.
Even though Cain and and his brother became full-grown men with careers and responsibilities, Cain still interacted with the world and God as an emotional toddler. He threw tantrums, he was selfish, accusatory and violent.
Cain did not accept personal responsibility for his shortcomings. Instead of acknowledging his sin or his less-than-best, he blamed his brother for offering something better.