Tag Archives: Fear

Our Great Protector

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.  (V. 4 [NIV 1984 … Continue reading

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Jerusalem Praise Psalms (93-100): God Knows—what a relief!

Is he deaf—the one who made your ears? Is he blind—the one who formed your eyes? (Psalm 94:9 NLT) What great questions… with obvious answers to each. NO! NO! What a relief and what a consolation to know that God … Continue reading

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The Wonder of Mark’s Gospel: Jesus’ Forty Days

And he was with the wild animals. (Mark 1:13b ESV) Mark tells us that while Jesus was being tempted in the wilderness he was with the wild animals. Writing with Mark’s gospel likely before them, neither Matthew or Luke mention … Continue reading

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Conscience and Clarity

We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have … Continue reading

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The Great Snare

Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews. (John 7:13 NASB) If you look at the preceding verses in John 7, it sounds very current. One group of people want Jesus to cash in on his … Continue reading

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The Savior We Need (1)

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading

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