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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  Isaiah 57–59; Psalm 103; 2 Peter 3 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this July 29th episode, Hunter walks with you through Day 210 of our journey in the Scriptures. Today's readings include Isaiah 57–59, Psalm 103, and 2 Peter 3, focusing on themes of repentance, God's mercy, and the hopeful promise of new life. We'll reflect on the powerful call to "soul talk"—reminding ourselves daily of God's goodness—and join together in prayerful gratitude. Whether you're a longtime listener or joining for the first time, settle in as we open our hearts and minds to the transforming truth found in God's Word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Give your soul a good talk. Every day, our souls need reminding. In Psalm 103, the psalmist says, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name." Then he runs down a list, as if checking off reminders to his own heart: remember, soul, what He has done for you. Remember, He heals, forgives, redeems, crowns you with love, satisfies you, renews your strength, vindicates the oppressed, and makes His ways known. When you speak to your soul like this, something happens—your gaze shifts. The focus moves off yourself and onto Him, off your failures or successes, and back to what God has done and who He is. This is what gospel talk is: speaking the good news, the truth of God's mercy, grace, and love, right into the roots of your life. Every day, we need this soul talk. We need to rehearse the gospel, to remind ourselves, to speak these truths not only to our own hearts but over each other—over our families, our friends, our churches, our coworkers. Turn your discouragement, your fear, your shame into opportunity for gospel talk: list out the ways God has shown you mercy and grace. Write them down. Reread Psalm 103. Make it your habit, letting the good news work its way deep in you. This is a prayer I have for my own soul. It's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son—and it's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Daily Evening Prayer (7/20/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 104; Jeremiah 8; 1 Timothy 5; Metrical Psalm 39:5-95 My life, thou know'st, is but a span, a cypher sums my years; And ev'ry man, in best estate, but vanity appears. 6 Man like a shadow vainly walks, with fruitless cares oppressed; He heaps up. wealth, but cannot tell by whom 'twill be possessed. 7 Why then should I on worthless toys with anxious care attend! On thee alone my steadfast hope shall ever, Lord, depend. 8,9 Forgive my sins, nor let me scorned by foolish sinners be; For I was dumb, and murmured not, because 'twas done by thee.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Daily Evening Prayer (7/20/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 104; Jeremiah 8; 1 Timothy 5; Metrical Psalm 39:5-95 My life, thou know'st, is but a span, a cypher sums my years; And ev'ry man, in best estate, but vanity appears. 6 Man like a shadow vainly walks, with fruitless cares oppressed; He heaps up. wealth, but cannot tell by whom 'twill be possessed. 7 Why then should I on worthless toys with anxious care attend! On thee alone my steadfast hope shall ever, Lord, depend. 8,9 Forgive my sins, nor let me scorned by foolish sinners be; For I was dumb, and murmured not, because 'twas done by thee.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

In Psalm 27:1-6, David declares with bold confidence that even when the wicked attack or an army encamps against him, his heart does not fear because he trusts in God's protection and past deliverances. David's singular desire is to dwell … Continue reading →

In Psalm 139, the psalmist provides poetic words about the nature of God’s presence and reminds us of humankind’s response to such love. How might our praise – even if it is simply our breath – offer back to God gratitude for all God has provided us? Join Rev. Lisa Yebuah as she ministers today’s message, “While I Have Breath,” ...

No matter what season you're in, God is still at work!“I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].” - Philippians 1:6 AMPCTime is one of God's greatest gifts. Every season has a purpose, and every season is an opportunity to grow. Rather than wishing for a different season, God calls us to make the most of the one we're in, trusting that He is faithfully accomplishing His work in us as we bloom where we're planted.Three keys to being fruitful in your current season:1. Stir Up the Gift That's in YouDon't allow the gifts God has placed within you to remain dormant. Stir up your gifts and choose to be on fire!2. Remember Your CallingYour circumstances may change, but God's calling on your life remains. Stay faithful where you are, trusting that He is preparing you for what's ahead.3. Choose to Magnify GodIn Psalm 34, David declared, “Oh, magnify the Lord with me,” while he was running for his life. He chose to make God bigger than his circumstances. As we magnify the Lord, our perspective changes, our faith grows, and we become fruitful, even in hard seasons.Wherever God has planted you, make the most of this season. Trust that He is at work in you, growing your faith, shaping your character, and preparing you for what's ahead!Restore Church | Yorkville, ILSunday Mornings | 10 AMJordan & Melissa Gash, Pastorshttps://www.restorechurchyorkville.com

Stop letting fear make your decisions. Fear is a terrible leader that takes you exactly where faith never would. In Psalm 34, David learned that the hard way, and found God to be the refuge fear kept promising but never delivered.

Have you ever felt like you're on the wrong train – exhausted, distracted, arriving somewhere you never intended to be? Moses knew that feeling well. In Psalm 90, he offers a guide for the wandering soul. Through three simple anchors – The Tent, The Clock, and The Table – we'll explore how to find lasting identity, redeem our time, and discover genuine satisfaction. Whether you're a lifelong believer or just exploring, this message is for anyone who's ever felt a little lost.

In Psalm 139, David unveils a breathtaking portrait of a God who is all-knowing, all-present, all-powerful, and all-holy—a God who *knit you together* with purpose and care. Pastor Pencil, stranded on the open ocean off Bonaire with a torn sail, discovered firsthand that God's presence is never passive—He leads, protects, and hears our desperate cries. This message, part of the "Summer in Psalms" series, invites you from wonder to comfort, worship to surrender. Don't miss it!

In Psalm 136, says, "His steadfast love endures forever." He states this again, and again – in every single verse, 26 times in all.  Is that too much?  Wouldn't once be enough?  You may be thinking, “I get it.”  But can you ever hear this too often?

Daily Evening Prayer (7/15/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 78; Ecclesiastes 10; 2 Thessalonians 2; Hymn 236If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Daily Evening Prayer (7/15/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 78; Ecclesiastes 10; 2 Thessalonians 2; Hymn 236If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

In Psalm 56 we saw how faith in the midst of fears works for those who know and trust God. With David as our model, we walked through what it means to resolve to trust the Lord when fears arise. We saw David turning to the Lord. We saw how his overwhelming fear led to trust, which resulted in praise, which led to increased trust, and which ultimately resulted in not being as afraid.

ike a loving shepherd who keeps His sheep close, God gently redirects us when we begin drifting toward temptation, unhealthy desires, or paths that lead to disappointment. While His boundaries can sometimes feel frustrating, they are expressions of His love. He sees dangers we cannot see and lovingly guides us back to the path that leads to life and lasting joy. When we experience delays, closed doors, or the gentle conviction of the Holy Spirit, we can trust that God is not withholding good from us. Instead, He is protecting us and inviting us to remain close to Him, where we discover security, purpose, and the fullness of His presence. Highlights: God's guidance is an expression of His love and protection, not punishment. Psalm 16 reminds us that true joy and fulfillment are found in God's presence. God often redirects us when we begin wandering toward temptation or unhealthy desires. Delays, closed doors, and conviction can be evidence of God's loving care. Staying close to God allows us to experience His peace, wisdom, and lasting joy. We can trust that God's boundaries are always for our eternal good, even when we don't understand them. Join the Conversation Have you ever looked back and realized God was protecting you through a closed door, delay, or unexpected change in direction? How has staying close to Him brought greater peace and joy in your life? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: When You’re Prone to Wander By Cindi McMenamin Bible Reading:“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11 ESV). I recently learned something about myself—and my Savior—from watching my black cat, Mowgli. Each morning, I take Mowgli out on the patio with me so we can enjoy the cool of the morning. Mowgli has to be on a leash every time he’s outside, even if I’m right next to him, because he is afraid of other people and sounds he can’t identify. When he becomes frightened or when he starts to wander and his leash wraps around something and he suddenly feels restrained, he will panic, struggle out of his harness, and try to run away. For the most part, Mowgli and I enjoy peaceful mornings outside together as I work on my laptop and he sits contentedly on the patio, leash securely attached. When he tries to get a little further away from me to explore, I will say, “Not too far, Mowgli” and tug on his leash. But now and then, when a hummingbird swoops in low to tease him, or when a critter is rustling in the leaves nearby, he will lunge forward, panic at his sense of restraint, and wiggle quickly out of his harness and make a run for his potential kill. After I catch him, he’s very angry to be restrained. I bring him back inside and tell him firmly, “No going outside again if you can’t stay in your harness.” Today I found myself saying to him, after he was back inside and whining that he couldn’t go out again, “Why can’t you stay in your harness? Don’t you know I want to keep you close so I can keep you safe?” Oh, how God must want to tether my heart to Him to keep me safe as well. In Psalm 16, David—who knew what it was like to be hunted like a wild animal, to run for his life from King Saul, who wanted him dead—said this about the security of being tethered closely to his God: “You make known to me the path of life” (in other words, “You know how to keep me safe and alive). And David sang, “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” David was saying,” I am not only safe and secure in Your presence, but I am full of joy when I’m close to You, and I’m able to experience eternal pleasures.” Intersecting Faith & Life: How often have I tried to wander too far from God’s instruction, too close to temptation, and too close to something I might start loving more than Him, and He gently pulls me back to His side? How often has my Lord seen me try to escape the harness of His love and pursue something that will never satisfy? Certainly, He wants to keep me close to His side so I will be content and can enjoy life with Him. When have you sensed God restraining you as you started to wander from Him? What might God be protecting you from in the disappointments and delays you are experiencing? Can you, too, see how God’s restraints on us—what He keeps us from, what He won’t allow us to have or go near—are not restraints to punish us or make our lives miserable? He knows what’s best for you and me, and He wants to keep us close so we are not only safe, but filled with joy at being near His presence. When you sense that gentle nudge backward, that might feel frustrating because you can’t get ahead to what you want, will you trust that God knows exactly what He’s allowing—and not allowing—for your eternal best and for your pleasures forevermore, not just temporarily. Lord, Your Word says in Your presence is abundant joy. Why would I ever want to wander? Keep me close to Your side, ever bound to You so that I can experience Your very best for me and enjoy Your company like no other. Further Study:Psalm 71:15 For daily encouragement to stay close to your Savior, see my book, The New Loneliness Devotional: 50 Days to a Closer Connection with God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Psalm 139 To be human is to be made for intimacy - with other people vitally, but also with God primarily. In Psalm 139 we see how nothing is hidden from God. He knows us intimately. This can lead us to do two things - run away from Him; or run towards Him. We run away because we're afraid - usually of rejection, abandonment, or humiliation. But David understands that that is not what awaits us, nor is running away anything but futile. No one can get away from God's presence. Instead, He runs towards God's love - His love is intimately concerned with us, it is fiercely passionate for us, and it leads us into life in all its fullness. We can stop hiding. By Ed Flint

Pastor Bryan wraps up our Psalm 23 series by preaching on how God's goodness and unfailing love sustain us through every high and low of life. In Psalm 23:6, the word surely carries the idea of pursuing or even "harassing" us—showing that God's goodness and unfailing love relentlessly follow us wherever we go. They serve as the guardrails that keep our lives steady, secure, and anchored in Him.

Real life change doesn't begin with trying harder, it begins with a changed heart. In Psalm 51, David's prayer of repentance reveals that God isn't looking for perfection, but for honest hearts that are willing to turn back to Him. Repentance is more than feeling sorry for our sin; it's an invitation to experience God's forgiveness, restoration, and transforming grace. As we confess our failures and take responsibility for them, God meets us with mercy and begins the work of making us new. True repentance leads to more than forgiveness- it produces lasting fruit. God renews our hearts, refreshes our souls, and shapes us into people who reflect His character in every area of life. When we approach Him with humility and surrender, we discover that the greatest sacrifice we can offer is a heart fully yielded to Him. Lasting life change isn't something we achieve on our own- it's the miracle God accomplishes in us as we draw near to Him.

In Psalm 127, Solomon reminds us that our greatest strength isn't found in working harder—it's found in depending on the Lord. He is the One who establishes what we build, secures what we can't control, and sustains us with everything we need. The problem isn't that we've accepted responsibility; it's that we've accepted ultimate responsibility.Join us as we discover what it looks like to stop striving in our own strength and start trusting the God who builds, watches, and provides.

Daily Morning Prayer (7/13/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 68; Ecclesiastes 5; John 1; Metrical Psalm 37:35-3835 The wicked I in pow'r have seen, and like a bay tree, fresh and green, That spreads its pleasant branches round; 36 But he was gone as swift as thought, and, though in every place I sought, No sign or track of him I found. 37 Observe the perfect man with care, and mark all such as upright are; Their roughest days in peace shall end: 38 While on the latter end of those, who dare God's sacred will oppose, A common ruin shall attend.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Daily Morning Prayer (7/13/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 68; Ecclesiastes 5; John 1; Metrical Psalm 37:35-3835 The wicked I in pow'r have seen, and like a bay tree, fresh and green, That spreads its pleasant branches round; 36 But he was gone as swift as thought, and, though in every place I sought, No sign or track of him I found. 37 Observe the perfect man with care, and mark all such as upright are; Their roughest days in peace shall end: 38 While on the latter end of those, who dare God's sacred will oppose, A common ruin shall attend.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

00:48 How can we freely choose Christ if God is sovereign and has predestined those who will be saved? 08:04 How often should we take communion and can we do it in our home? 12:55 What does Matthew 11:12 mean about the “violent take it by force”? 17:16 Do babies that die and go to heaven stay as babies for eternity? 20:09 Are the people who get saved in the Tribulation part of the New Testament or universal church? 24:04 Why was the angels response to Mary and Zechariah different regarding their disbelief about the Messiah being born? 26:07 In Psalm 9:17 what does it mean “the wicked will return to Sheol”? 28:16 What is the biblical mode of baptism, immersion or sprinkling? 31:37 What is the difference between self-love and self-promotion? 36:54 Why do you use the English Standard Version? 44:04 Will the unrighteous in the final judgment be annihilated or eternally punished? 49:57 Why does God bless Job with even more than he had before? 54:55 Do you have resources in foreign languages? 57:39 How correct does one's theology need to be for salvation?

In Psalm 51, David—the man after God's own heart—stands exposed by his sin with no excuses, no self-defense, and no confidence in his own righteousness. Instead, he throws himself completely upon the mercy of God. This sermon explores David's broken confession, revealing what true repentance looks like and why God's mercy is the only hope for guilty sinners. Ultimately, Psalm 51 points beyond David to the greater Son of David, Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice provides the cleansing, forgiveness, and restoration every sinner desperately needs.Sermon Points: 1. David cries out for mercy 2. David is conscious of the enormity of sin 3. David detests hypocrisy 4. David longs for purity

During the time of Moses, the tribe of Levi was given the role of service in God's tabernacle. One of these men, Korah, was dissatisfied with his role in the temple and wanted the place of honor that Moses held. Korah led a rebellion which resulted in disaster and death for Korah, his family, and all those who had sided with him against Moses' leadership. (See Numbers 16) But not all perished that day, there were some who sided with the Lord and were spared. Fast forward to the time of David and these descendants of Korah are serving in the temple focused on the praise and musical aspect of worship. In Psalm 42, these descendants of Korah give an honest complaint from a state of discouragement. They hunger for more of God (rather than more status among men) but God feels distant.In the life of a Christian there can also be seasons of spiritual dryness and times where our soul thirsts for God to make Himself known to us. We hunger for His nearness, yet He feels so very far away. We long for His touch, yet day in and day out we feel numb, empty, and discouraged. It is very trying and can be quite unsettling when this type of season thrusts itself upon us.The words recorded in Psalm 42 models for us honesty in the midst of real hunger, honesty in the ache that comes from waiting, and honesty in the reality of God's faithfulness that can be counted on in spite of and in the midst of our discouragement. We can confidently put our hope in God, our Savior, for we will yet praise Him.---------------To help us keep God's word planted deep into our hearts we encourage you to memorize a Psalm over the Summer. (The children in Grace Airways will be memorizing all of Psalm 23. We are confident that by hiding God's word in your heart in this way will bear fruit that will last all throughout your life.---------------Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Psalm 42.

In Psalm 8, David reflects on the fact that the incredibly powerful God who created the universe is the same God who thinks about cares for individual people. He's big enough to handle our honesty, and personal enough to want it.

For my money, Psalm 33 is a quintessential psalm of praise. In each praise psalm God's people are called to worship and are given reason after reason why we ought to worship the Lord. In Psalm 33, the fuel for our worship is God's sure word and total rule.But just as what God says is fuel for our worship, it also acts as the fuel for our trust in him. But so often our trust wanes, based more on our circumstances than what God has said or done. As you prepare for our time in the word, pray that the truth revealed in Psalm 33 would brighten our hearts and fuel our worship and our trust in God's saving purposes for his people.

July 11, 2026Today's Reading: Introit for Trinity 6 - Psalm 28:1-2, 7; antiphon: Psalm 28:8-9Daily Lectionary: Judges 6:25-40; Acts 15:6-21“Save Your people, And bless Your inheritance; Shepherd them also, And bear them up forever” (Psalm 28:9) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. In Psalm 28:9, David prays that God would save his “people” and bless his “heritage.” He then adds the image of a shepherd and his flock: “Be their shepherd and carry them forever.” Psalm 23 and John 10 immediately come to mind. Yet what about this image of a “heritage” or “inheritance?” How can we, God's people, be called his inheritance? Throughout Scripture, “inheritance” typically refers to the gift or portion that God gives to His people—first, the land of promise, and ultimately, eternal life in Christ. God himself is also his chosen people's inheritance:“I am your portion and your inheritance” (Numbers 18:20).“The Lord is my portion” (Lamentations 3:24).“Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).“In him we have obtained an inheritance” (Ephesians 1:11). Yet here in Psalm 28:9, the relationship is reversed—God's people are called his heritage! How can this be? After Moses ascended Mount Sinai a second time to receive the tablets of the Law, he prayed, “Take us for your inheritance.” Likewise, Moses wrote, “The Lord has taken you … to be a people of his own inheritance” (Deuteronomy 4:20). St. Peter takes up this same theme when he declares, “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession” (1 Peter 2:9), and St. Paul prays that believers may know “the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:18). Paul also joins this “heritage” and “shepherd” imagery in his charge to the Ephesian elders: “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock … the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). This is how we become God's inheritance! He has purchased his flock with his own holy blood! Psalm 74:2 echoes the same truth: “Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage!”   We are God's heritage—his treasured possession. He has purchased us with his own blood, sealed us with his name, and joined us to his death and resurrection in Holy Baptism. We are his, and he is ours. Where he is, there we shall be also. He is the Vine, and we are the branches. Will God be silent to us? Will he turn his face away and ignore our pleas for mercy? No—“The Lord is my strength and shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped” (Psalm 28:7). In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. He never shall forsake His flock, His chosen generation; He is their refuge and their rock, Their peace and their salvation. As with a mother's tender hand, He leads His own, His chosen band: To God all praise and glory! (LSB 819:4)Rev. David Woelmer, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Smithville, Texas. 

It's Friday, July 10th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Finnish MP, convicted for quoting Bible, denied transit through London airport Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen, who was recently convicted by Finland's Supreme Court for quoting the Bible, has been told that she cannot go through London's Heathrow Airport due to her alleged “hate crime” conviction, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Writer Rod Dreher broke the news on his Substack on Wednesday. The incident has not yet been detailed by any other outlets, but Dreher's report was reposted on X by the senior counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, which has defended Räsänen in court over the years. War Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly prayed to King Jesus on July 4th On Independence Day, War Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered this extraordinary prayer at the White House. Listen. HEGSETH: “King Jesus, we come humbly before Your throne, praising You for all the providence You've bestowed upon this nation. For over 250 years, from George Washington to President Trump, we have dedicated this nation to one nation under God, and certainly, in God we trust. “And as we think 250 years ago to George Washington on bended knee in Valley Forge, appealing to Heaven on behalf of his troops in this young nation. We've appealed to You from the beginning, and may we continue to appeal to You. And tonight, we pray for our President, President Trump. Give him safety, give him wisdom. “Lord, we pray for our Vice President, our First Lady, our Second Lady, the cabinet members here, all the governors assembled here as well, our civil magistrates, Lord God. I ask that You give them the wisdom to see what is right and the courage to do it; wisdom defined as fear of the Lord, ear of the Lord being the source of all knowledge and wisdom, Lord God, Your eternal truths may they rule. “So, this evening, also, I would be remiss if I did not pray for our great troops, our men and women all around the globe, defending our great nation, as they have for 250 years. Lord God, watch over them and protect them. “It is in Your holy name, the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, that we pray, and we bless this food, too. Amen.” I bet you didn't hear that prayer on any secular news outlet. In Psalm 35:18, King David offers this prayer to God: “I will give You thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise You.” Students for Life gives Congress an ‘F' after Planned Parenthood's funding resumes Pro-lifers across America are reeling over the Republican-controlled Congress's failure to keep Planned Parenthood defunded. Now, Students for Life has taken the dramatic step of notifying every member of Congress that they have received a failing pro-life grade as a result, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Last July, President Donald Trump signed into law his “One Big Beautiful Bill”, a wide-ranging policy package that included a one-year ban on federal tax dollars going through Medicaid to entities that commit abortions for reasons other than rape, incest, or supposed threats to the mother's life.  While it denied millions to Planned Parenthood, pro-lifers warned from the start that it was only a temporary solution and urged Congress to enact a more permanent measure ahead of the provision's July 4, 2026 expiration date. Maine's Democratic Senatorial candidate suspends campaign Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner ended his campaign on July 8th after facing a detailed allegation of sexual assault, an astounding and rapid fall for the leftist oysterman whose dramatic rise and grassroots support helped him overcome establishment opposition to secure his party's nomination, reports Politico.com. But a persistent accumulation of controversies weighed on Platner's campaign for months. Monday marked a turning point: Democratic leadership, many of Platner's staunchest leftist backers, and key groups who had been helping fund his bid withdrew their support and pressured Platner to drop out after POLITICO reported a new allegation of sexual assault. Since his withdrawal from the race, several Democrats have expressed interest in running against Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins. Appearing on Fox News, Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania did not pull any punches and spoke directly to Graham Platner on national television. FETTERMAN: “A woman credibly accused you of raping her. He will be remembered as an accused rapist. He's always been a dead man walking.” FOX NEWS HOST: “He choked up a couple of times during that announcement. Do you think he thinks he's the victim here?” FETTERMAN: “Oh, yeah, definitely. Bro, you will only be remembered as the accused rapist that got pushed out of your election. That's your legacy, bro. You are a guy that cheats on your wife. You're the guy that roughs up your ex-girlfriends. That's your legacy, bro.” Trial of Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter reveals testimony from trans roommate In the trial involving Charlie Kirk's September 10, 2025 assassination, suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, faces several charges including aggravated murder, a capital offense, reports the New York Post. On July 9th, Robinson's preliminary hearing entered Day 4 in Provo, Utah, as prosecutors played redacted video testimony from his ex-lover, Lance Twiggs, a man who pretends to be a woman named Luna. Twiggs was Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner, who was granted "use immunity" for his statements to investigators. Twiggs revealed Robinson's alleged tearful confession after returning home from killing Charlie Kirk — hours before turning himself in. In never-before-seen footage, Twiggs told prosecutors on July 9th that Robinson was walking around their apartment before breaking down and declaring he “wishes he hadn't done it.” The video showed prosecutor Ryan McBride interviewing Robinson's partner, who described Robinson's alleged regret when they spoke in person on September 11 — one day after Kirk was killed. McBRIDE: “Did he talk about what he had done?” TWIGGS: “Didn't go into detail. I just asked him, in person, if what he said was true the night before, and he said it was. He started crying a little bit, and said he wishes he hadn't done it.” Proverbs 12:17 says, “An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.” As related texts were read aloud, Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, was heard crying in court, according to the Daily Mail. The video and accompanying texts — shown for the first time in court during a preliminary hearing — offered the strongest picture yet of how the accused lone gunman allegedly confessed to the assassination. 31-year-old Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Worldview listeners weigh in from Wisconsin and Florida Wyatt Dennison, age 10, in DeForest, Wisconsin, wrote me and said, “I really like to listen to your newscast during lunchtime every day. I enjoy hearing how the Church throughout the world is doing. 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God is the source of everything you need to live. In Psalm 23, you learn he is the Good Shepherd: He feeds you, leads you, and meets your needs. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches four things you can do to let go of worry as you trust your Good Shepherd.It's easy to look to yourself or other people to meet your needs, but God wants you to experience the joy and freedom that come from trusting in his goodness. In this message, Pastor Rick continues to show how God is ready to provide for you when you're ready to surrender to him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

"Whatever things are just..."Each of these qualities is anotherfilter through which every thought should pass before it is allowed to remainin our minds. First, we asked, "Is it true?" Then we asked, "Isit honorable?" TodayPaul asks another important question: "Is it just?" The word justmeans righteous, upright, and in harmony with God's holy standards. It speaksof what is fair, right, and pleasing in His sight. Our world no longer agreeson what is right. People often say, "Do whatever feels right." Otherssay, "You have your truth, and I have mine." But God has neverchanged His standard. Malachi 3:6 says, "For I am the LORD, I changenot." Because God never changes, His standards of righteousness neverchange. Psalm119:172 declares, "All Thy commandments are righteousness." EverythingGod commands is right. Everything He forbids is for our good. Everything Heteaches reflects His perfect character. That means when we examine ourthoughts, we should ask, "Would this thought be approved by God? Does itagree with His Word? Does it reflect His righteousness?" That questionalone can save us from countless sins. Manytemptations begin long before an action is ever taken. They begin with athought. James tells us in James 1:14-15, "But every man is tempted,when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hathconceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forthdeath." Notice the progression. The thought comes first. Then desiregrows. Then comes the action. Then come the consequences. If we learn to rejectsinful thoughts at the beginning, we prevent sinful actions later. Yearsago someone wisely said, "You can't stop a bird from flying over yourhead, but you can stop it from building a nest in your hair." Temptingthoughts may come unexpectedly. Even our Lord was tempted by Satan in thewilderness. But Jesus never entertained those temptations. Instead, Heimmediately answered each one with the Word of God. Three times He declared, "Itis written..." Our greatest weapon against wrong thinking is the truthof God's Word. Davidunderstood this battle. In Psalm 19:14 he prayed, "Let the words of mymouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, mystrength, and my redeemer." Did you notice that? Not only the words ofmy mouth... But the meditation of my heart. David realized that God examineswhat no one else can see. People see our actions. God sees our thoughts. Thattruth should both humble us and encourage us. It humbles us because we realizehow desperately we need God's grace. But it also encourages us because the HolySpirit is able to transform us from the inside out. Asbelievers, we should never be satisfied merely with doing the right thing outwardly.God wants us to delight in what is right inwardly. He wants our minds to loverighteousness. When we read Scripture, meditate on God's character, rememberHis promises, and walk with Him daily, our thinking gradually begins to change.Webegin to love what He loves. We begin to hate what He hates. Our values becomeHis values. Our desires become more like His desires. That is the work ofspiritual maturity. Sotoday, whenever a thought enters your mind, pause for just a moment and askyourself, "Is this thought righteous? Would the Lord Jesus dwell on thisthought?" If the answer is yes, continue thinking on it. If the answer isno, surrender it immediately to Christ and replace it with the truth of HisWord. Remember, the Christian life is not simply avoiding wrong actions. It iscultivating a mind that delights in God's righteousness. Tomorrowwe'll come to one of my favorite words in this verse: "Whatever thingsare pure." In a world filled with moral confusion and impurity, Godstill calls His children to think pure thoughts.

God is the source of everything you need to live. In Psalm 23, you learn he is the Good Shepherd: He feeds you, leads you, and meets your needs. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches four things you can do to let go of worry as you trust your Good Shepherd.Where are you looking for security? The only security that can never be taken from you is the security that God provides. Learn how to look to God to meet all your needs as Pastor Rick continues to teach from Psalm 23. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Presented by Lauren Stibgen Who are you the most vulnerable with? This word describes a state of being easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally. Is there a person you trust the most? Maybe you are blessed to have more than one person to talk to about your most private matters. But who are you vulnerable with about your sin? Let's face the fact. Even those of us who have the beautiful gift of grace of salvation in Jesus Christ still sin. We all do. Even when we are trying to live a life holy and honorable before the Lord. The word is clear about confession. Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy (Proverbs 28:13). James tells us to confess our sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed (James 5:16). What does this have to do with lament? David's life was not all glory. He also sinned and gave us a good example of how to cry out to the Lord in lament for our sin. The story of David and Bathsheba found in 2 Samuel 11 and 12 tells of David's sins resulting from his lust for Bathsheba. In Psalm 51 we see David's vulnerability with God as he laments about his sins. Have mercy on me, O' God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin (Psalm 51:1-2). Cast me not away from your presence and take not your Holy Spirit from me (Psalm 51:11). Remember the definition of vulnerable? A state of being easily hurt physically, emotionally, or mentally. David lamented to God and did not want to be removed from all the goodness of his presence and filling of the Holy Spirit. Even David recalls I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and you forgave all my iniquity and sin (Psalm 32:5). David's lament also reminds us again of what happens when sin goes unconfessed. For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long (Psalm 32:3). In his deepest sin, David turned to the Lord. God wants us to do this too. Sin can make its way into any part of our life, including at work! Take some time to examine your heart and lament to God!

In Psalm 33:12, we read, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” As we consider our own nation, we can sometimes wonder if our best days are behind us. The founders of our country foresaw that we would face struggles. They left us a monument that holds timeless wisdom—wisdom that can help direct America back to her roots.

God is the source of everything you need to live. In Psalm 23, you learn he is the Good Shepherd: He feeds you, leads you, and meets your needs. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches four things you can do to let go of worry as you trust your Good Shepherd.Worry is the result of forgetting that God is good all the time. So how should you respond when you realize you're worrying? You can pray, or you can panic. This message from Pastor Rick is essential for anyone feeling anxious and looking for peace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In Psalm 51, we hear David powerfully articulating the gospel through a broken, contrite heart to a steadfastly loving, abundantly merciful God. It is our prayer that as we go through David's penitential lament for his grievous sins, you will see how God's Steadfast Love Creates a Broken, Contrite Heart to Worship Him.

Worship is more than music it is spiritual warfare. In Psalm 150, every command to praise God is a declaration of His power, victory, and supreme authority. When God's people choose worship in the middle of life's battles, they silence fear, strengthen their faith, and proclaim that the Lord reigns over every circumstance. This message explores how praise becomes a powerful weapon against discouragement, doubt, and spiritual opposition. Discover why God calls everything that has breath to praise Him and how a lifestyle of worship releases His presence, shifts the atmosphere, and reminds us that the battle belongs to the Lord. No matter what you're facing, your worship is a declaration that God has already won the victory.

In this study of Psalm 23, Pastor Rick teaches about the never-ending goodness of God—the answer to the worry, regret, indecision, emotional pain, and fear in your life. Discover how your life can be transformed when you understand and believe in God's goodness.God is the source of everything you need to live. In Psalm 23, you learn he is the Good Shepherd: He feeds you, leads you, and meets your needs. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches four things you can do to let go of worry as you trust your Good Shepherd.Worry affects your health, relationships, and overall well-being. But God says you don't have to worry, because he promises to meet all your needs if you trust him. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how you can overcome stress and trust God in all circumstances. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Welcome to Day 2898 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2898 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 139:19-24 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2898 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2898 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today's title is: Search Me, O God, and Lead Me Home Today, we complete our trek through Psalm one hundred thirty-nine, focusing on verses nineteen through twenty-four from the New Living Translation. This final section may feel, at first, like a sudden and jarring turn. In our previous podcast, David was standing in wonder before the God who formed him in the womb, saw him before birth, recorded his days before even one of them had passed, and thought thoughts more numerous than the grains of sand. David ended that section with the beautiful confession that, when he wakes up, he is still with God. Now, however, David moves from wonder to warfare, from worship to moral anguish, from being known by God to asking God to examine him. This is not a contradiction. It is the natural movement of a heart that truly loves the Lord. When we recognize that God knows us completely, forms us intentionally, and surrounds us continually, we also become more aware of what opposes his holiness, his justice, and his covenant love. Psalm one hundred thirty-nine, verse nineteen, begins with David crying out for God to deal with the wicked. He asks God to destroy those who are violent and evil, and then he separates himself from them, saying, in effect, “Get away from me, you murderers.” That is strong language. It is uncomfortable language. Yet, it is also honest language from a man who has seen what evil can do. David is not speaking as a casual observer. He has lived in a world where violence breaks families, corrupts nations, defiles worship, and destroys the innocent. As Israel's king, he knew that evil was not merely a private flaw tucked away in the heart. Evil could become public, organized, and destructive. It could infect courts, armies, cities, temples, and thrones. Wickedness was not an abstract idea to David. It had names, weapons, plans, and victims. In the ancient Israelite worldview, rebellion against God was never only earthly. Scripture presents a universe in which the Lord reigns above every power, every nation, every ruler, and every spiritual being. The divine council imagery reminds us that God is the Most High, surrounded by heavenly servants, yet unrivaled in authority. When human beings give themselves to violence, falsehood, and idolatry, they are not merely breaking social rules. They are aligning themselves with rebellion against the Creator's order. That helps us understand David's intensity. He is not simply saying, “I dislike difficult people.” He is grieving those who stand against the Lord's purposes. He is pleading for God's justice to break the power of those who shed innocent blood. In a world where the vulnerable are often crushed, where tyrants often prosper, and where evil often wears a respectable mask, David's prayer says, “Lord, do not let wickedness have the final word.” Then, in verse twenty, David says that these enemies blaspheme God, and that they misuse his name. They speak of the Lord with deceit, contempt, and rebellion. In the New Living Translation, the sense is that they take God's name in vain, using holy language for unholy purposes. This is a serious charge. In Israel, the name of the Lord was not a religious slogan. God's name represented his character, presence, covenant, authority, and reputation among the nations. To misuse God's name was to treat the Holy One as common. It was to drag sacred truth into the service of selfish ambition, violence, manipulation, or false worship. We still see this today. People may use God-language to justify hatred, greed, pride, abuse, or indifference. They may speak the name of the Lord, while refusing the ways of the Lord. They may claim spiritual authority, while crushing others. They may use faith as a costume, while their actions reveal another allegiance. David's concern in verse twenty is not merely bad manners. It is spiritual treason. It is the corruption of worship itself. Then, in verses twenty-one and twenty-two, David asks, “Shouldn't I hate those who hate you, Lord? Shouldn't I despise those who oppose you?” He says he hates them with complete hatred, and counts them as his enemies. Again, these are difficult words, and we must handle them carefully. David is speaking in the language of covenant loyalty. He is declaring that he will not make peace with rebellion against God. He will not celebrate evil. He will not pretend that violence is harmless. He will not treat blasphemy as wisdom. He will not stand in neutral territory when the honor of the Lord is under attack. Yet, as followers of Christ, we must read David's words through the fullness of Scripture. Jesus taught us to love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us, and bless those who curse us. He did not weaken God's hatred of evil; he revealed God's mission to redeem sinners. At the cross, we see both truths held together. God takes evil with absolute seriousness, and God offers mercy with astonishing grace. So, how do we apply David's prayer today? We do not use it as permission for personal bitterness, revenge, cruelty, or contempt. Instead, we let it teach us to hate evil without becoming hateful people. We reject wickedness without forgetting that we, too, need mercy. We stand against injustice, violence, deception, abuse, and blasphemy, while still praying that enemies may become brothers and sisters through repentance and grace. That is why the final two verses are so important. David does not end by saying, “God, examine them.” He says, “God, examine me.” Psalm one hundred thirty-nine, verses twenty-three and twenty-four, bring us to one of the most well-known prayers in all the Psalms. David asks God to search him and know his heart, to test him and know his anxious thoughts. He asks God to point out anything in him that offends the Lord, and then lead him along the path of everlasting life. This is the great turn of the psalm. David has spoken about the wicked. He has condemned violence. He has grieved blasphemy. He has declared loyalty to God. But before he walks away satisfied with his own righteousness, he opens his own soul to divine examination. That is wisdom. That is humility. That is spiritual maturity. It is easy to see the sins of others. It is much harder to invite God to expose the sins within us. It is easy to criticize the violence “out there,” while ignoring anger in our own hearts. It is easy to condemn deceit “out there,” while excusing half-truths in our own speech. It is easy to grieve arrogance “out there,” while protecting pride in our own spirit. David refuses that kind of self-deception. Remember how this psalm began. In Psalm one hundred thirty-nine, verse one, David said that the Lord had examined his heart and knew everything about him. Now, at the end, David asks God to do what God already does. “Search me.” Why ask God to search what he already knows? Because David is not asking for God's information. He is asking for God's transformation. That is a vital distinction. God already knows every hidden corner of our hearts. He knows our motives, fears, memories, wounds, desires, and anxieties. But prayer is the act of inviting God's knowledge to become our healing. We are saying, “Lord, bring into the light what I would rather keep in the shadows. Show me what I cannot see clearly. Reveal what is twisted, anxious, selfish, proud, fearful, or false. Then lead me.” The word “anxious” is important. David does not ask God only to identify obvious sins. He asks God to know his anxious thoughts. Anxiety can drive us into control, suspicion, anger, avoidance, envy, and despair. Fear can distort our view of God, ourselves, and others. When David invites God into his anxious thoughts, he is opening not only his behavior, but his inner life. Then comes the final request: “Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” David knows that exposure without guidance would crush us. Conviction without mercy would leave us hopeless. But God does not search us merely to shame us. He searches us to lead us. The Great Shepherd reveals the dangerous path so he can guide us onto the everlasting one. In the ancient covenant world, there were two paths: the path of life and the path of death; the way of wisdom and the way of folly; loyalty to the Lord and rebellion against him. David asks to be led in the ancient, enduring, everlasting way—the way aligned with God's character, God's kingdom, and God's future. For us, this path is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the righteous King greater than David. He is the One who confronts evil, forgives sinners,...

When life is falling apart, can you actually trust God, or does that only work for people whose faith is stronger than yours?David wrote Psalms 31–36 from some of the darkest corners of his life: betrayal, bone-deep shame, enemies closing in, evil seeming to win. And yet, six different times from six different emotional places, he comes back to the same answer. Yes, you can trust God. Not because the circumstances get easier, but because something shifts when you keep bringing it all to Him.This episode walks through six psalms that feel less like theology and more like journal entries from someone who's been exactly where you are. This Psalms 31-36 Bible study covers:[4:19] Psalm 31: Surrender – What David's prayer "Into your hands I commit my spirit" really means and why Jesus prays the exact same words from the cross.[15:29] Psalm 32: Forgiveness  – Why unconfessed sin feels like a physical weight on your bones, and the freedom that follows when you finally bring it to God.[21:05] Psalm 34: Brokenheartedness – The wild backstory behind Psalm 34 and why "Taste and see that the Lord is good" is an invitation, not a platitude.[27:12] Psalm 35: Injustice – How to bring your rage to God instead of carrying it yourself when people treat you unfairly and you want justice.[31:18] Psalm 36: The Source of Living Water – How Psalm 36 uncovers the source of the stream that the tree is planted beside in Psalm 1.Psalms Show Notes:Psalms RoadmapPsalms Prayer ListPsalms Playlist on Apple MusicPsalms Playlist on SpotifyPhil Wickham - Psalm 8 (Hallé) [Official Music Video]ACTS Prayer GuideGroup Discussion Questions for Psalm 31–36:[3:40] Psalm 31 teaches us that to commit our spirit to God we must surrender our will to God. When we do this, we are praying like David and through Jesus who opens the door to God for us. What exact words could you use to surrender something in your life to God?[14:22] In Psalm 32, David tries to cover up his sin for nearly a year before confessing it, and he describes this as making him feel like his bones are wasting away. Have you ever experienced the physical or emotional weight of unconfessed sin and the relief that comes when you bring it to God?[27:12] In Psalm 35, David brought his grief and rage directly to God rather than plotting revenge. When someone treats you unjustly and instinct tells you to lash out or defend yourself, how do you think your heart would shift if you instead intentionally took the injustice straight to God?Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!

What do you do with the things you'd rather nobody knew about?We all know what it's like to carry guilt, hide our struggles, and wonder if we'll ever feel truly free. In Psalm 32, David shows us two very different paths: one of covering, pretending, and slowly wearing down…and another of honest confession, complete forgiveness, and lasting joy.If you've been exhausted by trying to manage your image, outrun your past, or keep it all together, this message is an invitation to stop hiding and discover the freedom that's already yours in Christ. Because the greatest hiding place isn't where you keep your sin—it's where Jesus has already covered it.Talk It Over:David isn't writing from inside the mess. He's writing after he came through it, and the first thing he wants you to know is what's on the other side: joy. Has there been a time you finally stopped hiding something and actually felt that relief, lightness, joy, on the other side of it? What was that like?The sermon named two options: hide it or bring it into the light. What's your default when guilt or shame shows up? Where do you think that pattern first got built?"Hiding from God doesn't protect you. It hollows you out." Has there been a season where you felt that hollowing, even in something small? What did it actually cost you to carry it alone?Confession got defined as agreement, not a transaction or a courtroom scene. Does that change anything for you? Is there something you've been managing instead of simply agreeing with God about?Verse 9 pictures an animal controlled from the outside. Verse 10 pictures unfailing love surrounding someone from every side. Which one more closely matches how your actual week with God feels right now, and why?+ + + + +Hey, while you're here, please help Generation by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL

In Psalm 14-15, David says that God surveys the world and finds no one who hasn't been corrupted by sin. Then, he says that the people of God are righteous and blameless. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to find how these seemingly contradictory statements of David can be true.

Did you hear the true story of the 2-year-old Arizona boy who was rescued to safety earlier this year by a shepherd-dog? Make no mistake, those shepherding instincts didn't come through evolution— they came from a Creator God who is Himself the Ultimate Shepherd. In Psalm 23, the Bible informs us and inspires us with the truth that the LORD is our shepherd. So what does the Shepherd provide, and how does Jesus ultimately fulfill this role for us?  (VBS Celebration Sunday: Emerald Crossing) 

In Psalm 145, David gives thanks that you and I have a God who catches us when we fall and lifts us up.  It's a celebration of God's faithfulness and mercy. It's a useful reminder that this is how God's heart is predisposed toward us. However, that loving response may happen according to our timing or take the form that we expect.

David Guzak writes; “This psalm is simply titled To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Charles Spurgeon rightly said regarding the title of this psalm,“The dedication to the chief musician proves that this song of mingled measures and alternate strains of grief and woe was intended for public singing, and thus a deathblow is given to the notion that nothing but praise should be sung.” We have no definite marking place in David's life for this psalm because he was so often in trouble. It resonates with deep and personal trust in God in the depths of difficulty.Psalm 31 is a good one to memorize – for all who walk this earth will suffer and need words when there are no words. (Jesus did tell us; *“In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.”*) In Psalm 31 David calls out and names his deep distress alongside truths that enable him to take heart in the midst of the pain. One of the common traps set for us is to believe that God has forsaken and that His love has failed. David's cries and pleas for help are based on the reality of God's unchanging and unfailing love – a love that exists outside of and on a completely different plain than David's troubles.  The pattern David gives for our own impossible circumstances, crises of faith, sickness, distress, depression, despair and death is this: “this is *how things are*, this is *who You are Lord*, *please move* according to the character I know is true of You but do not see, *for the sake of Your name lead and guide me, free me from the traps that are set for me*.” While we wait for the Lord's deliverance, and especially for those for whom the wait is long, do take heart – none of this can last forever. Jesus has overcome and He loves us. His mercy is new every morning. He is a strong fortress and able to save.Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Psalm 31-------To help us keep God's word planted deep into our hearts we encourage you to memorize a Psalm over the Summer. (The children in Grace Airways will be memorizing all of Psalm 23. We are confident that by hiding God's word in your heart in this way will bear fruit that will last all throughout your life.

Record for Future Generations Jonathan Parnell Download Psalm 102,“Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you! 2 Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call! 3 For my days pass away like smoke, and my bones burn like a furnace. 4 My heart is struck down like grass and has withered; I forget to eat my bread. 5 Because of my loud groaning my bones cling to my flesh. 6 I am like a desert owl of the wilderness, like an owl of the waste places; 7 I lie awake; I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop. 8 All the day my enemies taunt me; those who deride me use my name for a curse. 9 For I eat ashes like bread and mingle tears with my drink, 10 because of your indignation and anger; for you have taken me up and thrown me down. 11 My days are like an evening shadow; I wither away like grass. 12 But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations. 13 You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come. 14 For your servants hold her stones dear and have pity on her dust. 15 Nations will fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth will fear your glory. 16 For the Lord builds up Zion; he appears in his glory; 17 he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer. 18 Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord: 19 that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, 20 to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die, 21 that they may declare in Zion the name of the Lord, and in Jerusalem his praise, 22 when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the Lord. 23 He has broken my strength in midcourse; he has shortened my days. 24 “O my God,” I say, “take me not away in the midst of my days— you whose years endure throughout all generations!” 25 Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 26 They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, 27 but you are the same, and your years have no end. 28 The children of your servants shall dwell secure; their offspring shall be established before you.”Throughout human history, many philosophers and theologians have agreed that the one great and most fundamental fear of all humans is the fear of death.That's the fear beneath every other fear. They claim our mortality is like a shadow that hangs over our entire lives and affects everything we do. And this way of thinking is in the Bible. The Book of Hebrews even uses the image of imprisonment and slavery — Hebrews 2:15 says that “through the fear of death we are subject to lifelong slavery.” We have been held in bondage by the fact of our impending doom. Death is a tyrant like that. But, this morning, I have really good news! The Lord has looked down from his holy height — the Lord in heaven has looked down on this earth — and he has acted to set us free.He knows our need and he has come to rescue us!And he has done it for a purpose! The purpose is so that we would praise him! So that we would declare his name! So that peoples from all over the world would worship him!And today, because we believe this, and because we are actually gathered here to worship God, we are fulfilling Psalm 102. According to verse 18, this psalm was written for us. Y'all look at verse 18 for a minute. The psalmist says, verse 18: “Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord …”He's saying: I'm about to write something for future generations, for a people God will create in the future — and I'm recording it so that one day they will read it and praise him …What exactly is he recording? What does he want us to know?Verse 19: “that [God] looked down from his holy height; from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die.”The psalmist, from a long time ago, from an ancient generation, he recorded these words with us in mind — we are the generation to come, we are the people yet to be created, we are the spiritual children of verse 28 …And he wants us to know that God has done what nobody else can do — God has rescued us from eternal death and everlasting judgment! And he has done this through his Messiah!So, believe in Jesus Christ and praise God! If we do that, we have righty applied Psalm 102. That's the psalm! … And, this psalm makes me wonder … if a past saint recorded this for future generations, what are we recording for future generations? If we think about our children and their children and generations yet to be created, what do we want them to know about God? What would we record for them?A lot of truths probably come to mind, but looking at Psalm 102, there are three truths that stand out. So this morning, here's what I'd like to do: Looking at Psalm 102, I want to show you three truths about God we should record for future generations …1. Record this: God will hear our prayers for help (verses 1–2, 17)We see this right away in verse 1:“Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you!”Notice the psalmist is asking God to hear him because he knows that God hears him. That's the only way this make sense. The psalmist is confident that God will hear himask to be heard. But it's about more than being heard, he wants to be helped. Verse 2:“Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call!”He wants God's attention and answer. He wants God to eagerly move toward him and make a way — and more like now than later. There's an urgency here. The psalmist is at the fork in the road. And we get this. We've been here before.We've all been in moments where we feel stuck or overwhelmed and we don't know what to do. We've come to the end of ourselves and our own resources, and we don't have the answer. We call this being in a troubled-heart situation.And often, if we're honest, being there makes us either angry or sad. Because it's just so uncomfortable. Our default as humans is to either harden our hearts and shake our fists … or harden our hearts and give up. We either wanna fight … or quit. But, it's in those moments, like the psalmist, when we should pray and cry out to God. Because in those moments God is especially attuned to us.Especially AttunedThis is verse 17:“he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer.”Now, we know that God always regards the prayers of his children, no matter their circumstances, but when I say that God is especially attuned to us in our troubled-heart situations, I'm trying to capture what the Bible tells us here: “God regards the prayer of the destitute.”Or Psalm 9:12,“[God] does not forget the cry of the afflicted.”Psalm 34:18,“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”Psalm 69:33,“The Lord hears the needy …”Jesus himself says, when you're burdened and heavy laden, Don't run from me, come to me. Our destituteness — our desperate need and spiritual poverty — does not repel God from us, but it draws him near to us when we pray. Now, look, God drawing near doesn't mean he gives us what we want right away. It doesn't mean he lifts the darkness right away. But he gives us himself — he's with us, and he is at work. We want to record this. We want our children to know: God will hear our prayers for help. 2. Record this: God will outlast our suffering (verses 3–17)This becomes clear in verse 12, but first we gotta see verses 3–11.In verses 3–11, the psalmist, as “one afflicted,” describes his affliction in 15 statements. And they are uncommonly poetic. Eight of the 15 statements are metaphors that use the word “like.” Listen to these images:My days pass away like smokeMy bones burn like a furnaceMy heart is struck down like grass that has witheredI am like a desert owlI am like a lonely sparrow on a roofI eat ashes like breadMy days are like an evening shadowI wither away like grassThe theme here is that the psalmist feels like his life is fleeting and isolated. It's fleeting like smoke, fleeting like an evening shadow, fleeting like grass that was sprayed with Round-Up before it bakes 12 hours under the blazing sun.We've seen withered grass before (or maybe weeds). It goes from ‘green and lush' to ‘yellow and dry' … and soon they're dead and gone. The psalmist says that's his life. Fleeting.Then for isolated, in verse 6, he's like a desert owl. And I don't know much about desert owls … translators are actually not sure what kind of bird this is. The King James Version translated this word as a pelican. But whatever the taxonomy of the bird is, the idea here is that it's a loner bird. It's a bird that is by itself in the waste places. If you can imagine it: there's a landfill of ruins, and nothing is living except this one bird all alone. That's what it's like for the psalmist. These are powerful images of suffering. The psalmist is naming his situation well. … which is really helpful … I think the only thing worse than suffering like this is to suffer like this and not know what to call it. Suffering with awareness is at least a step in the right direction. Because that's what sets up verse 12.Remembering GodNotice the psalmist has described where he's at through verse 11 — he's looked at himself — but then in verse 12 he says:“But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever;You are remembered throughout all generations.”And here in verse 12 through verse 16 he sets his mind on who God is, on what God is doing, and on what God will do. There's a combination of present reality and future hope, but it starts here with verse 12 where the psalmist declares something foundational. He says: God is enthroned forever and God is remembered throughout all generations.This means first that God is eternal. When psalmist says “God is remembered throughout all generations” he's talking about generations past, present, and future. Long before we were ever here, and long after we're gone, God is God, and he has been, and will be, remembered. In the long train of human history, we're just a tiny part, but God is eternal.And it gets better. It's not just that God exists eternally, but God is enthroned eternally. That means he reigns. He's in control. And if the God who is in control is also eternal, that means that God will outlast our suffering. God is bigger and he's gonna live longer! So suffering does not have the final say, but instead he's at work in it. He's doing something through it. He's building something through it — verse 16.What He's BuildingAnd sometimes we can see it, other times we can't, but we can rest assured it's happening. That is the hope of the psalmist! God, enthroned forever, in his mercy and kindness, is building now what is gonna result one day in all nations fearing the Lord and all kings of the earth bowing before him. That's the hope of the Old Testament — Habakkuk 3:19 — “… the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.”And that's the hope of the New Testament — Revelation 7:9 — “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages … [are] crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”We want to record this! We want our children to know … God will outlast our suffering, and that means his redemptive purposes are guaranteed. He will accomplish every good thing that he intends. Even when we feel like a desert owl, he is building something glorious.3. Record this: God will comfort us with truth of Jesus (verses 23–28)In Psalm 102 there's a change that comes in verse 25, and it makes the whole psalm.I want to show it to you, but we need to start in verse 23. In verse 23, the psalmist picks back up on his lament from verses 2–11. He says, verse 23: “He has broken my strength in midcourse; he has shortened my days.”And he's talking about God doing this. It's just like in verse 10 when he says his suffering is because of God's indignation and anger. The psalmist is bearing God's wrath. The superscript already told us this is “The prayer of one afflicted.” And in the context of the Psalms as whole, this is the voice of the Messiah. Psalm 102 is like Psalm 22 — ultimately we're reading the prayer of the Messiah in his suffering. And so the psalmist, the Messiah, says to God in verse 24: “O my God,” I say, “take me not away in the midst of my days — you whose years endure throughout all generations!”And you'll notice in your Bible that the quotation ends there with verse 24. This is what the suffering Messiah says to God. Then in verse 25 we read:Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.Now get this: starting in verse 25, we are reading God's answer back to the Messiah. The Messiah cries out to God in verses 23–24, and God answers the Messiah in verses 25–28. And we know this for sure because this is what the writer of Hebrews tells us in the New Testament, in Hebrews Chapter 1.You don't have to turn there, but in Hebrews Chapter 1, the writer has been describing the divine glory of Jesus, and to make his case, he quotes several verses from the Old Testament where God speaks about the Messiah. The writer of Hebrews says that “of the Son”, or “about the Son”, God says this — and in verse 10 he quotes from Psalm 102:25.So, according to the New Testament, God the Father says to God the Son, the Messiah: “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands. …”I want to make sure you get what's happening here! In Psalm 102, verse 25, in response to the Messiah's suffering, God the Father comforts him with the truth of who he is. The Messiah feels like a desert owl. His strength has been broken, his days are shortened. But God says to him: Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, but you are the same, and your years have no end.Church, this is the truth of Jesus! Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever — and this was God's comfort to Jesus himself in his suffering, and it's God's comfort to us today. Remember the truth of Jesus! Remember who he is, and that because we're united to him by faith, our future is as secure as he is.Our hope is as alive as he is. It's living hope. Record that! That is what we want our children to know! The truth of Jesus changes everything.And I pray that's something our kids are learning from us, especially in these days. I mean, we are teaching something. We are modeling something. …Earlier this week, Melissa and I had dinner with Rob and Becca Ketterling. Rob is the lead pastor of River Valley Church here in the south metro. He planted River Valley back in 1995, so he's been a pastor a little longer than I have, and in recent months Rob has been a friend to me — I'm so thankful for him. He and his wife took us to dinner, and for an hour and half, they just poured into us. We were sharing with them our burdens, and especially for the children of our church and our own children. And Pastor Rob said to me, obviously, it is right to protect our families and children. But then he said to me: I know you want to make your children safe, but what if God wants to make them heroic?What if God wants to give them heroic faith? What if God is raising up in your church right now future Daniels and Deborahs who will seek the good of these Twin Cities for his glory?This challenged me. And I just wanna say: I'm in! Sign me up! Would that God do that!I mean, what do we really want for our children? What do we want them to know? What are we recording for future generations?I'll tell you three truths from Psalm 102:God will hear our prayers for help. God will outlast our suffering. God will comfort us with the truth of Jesus. And that's what brings us to the Table. The TableAt this Table is when the truth of Jesus takes center stage. The bread and cup represent his body and blood that he sacrificed for us at the cross, and so when we eat and drink, we remember what he did, and we remember our union with him. By his grace, we are united to him by faith, and all of his blessings become ours. This is why this table is only for Christians. If you trust in Jesus Christ, we welcome you to eat and drink, and give him thanks!

Psalm 112 // As we pray for obedience, Christ helps us by embodying it, sharing its benefits with us, and empowering us to live it out. In Psalm 112 we see three areas where Christ's obedience fuels our own: blessing, generosity, and confidence.

We've all felt it—that weight of being "found out." The moment our mistakes are exposed and shame tells us we're fundamentally flawed, unworthy, and beyond repair. In Psalm 51, David runs to God, not away from Him. He understood a powerful truth: God's mercy is far greater than our shame.

What do Psalms 25–30 teach us about how to actually live out our faith when guilt, fear, and doubt feel overwhelming?The psalms in our last episode answered the question what has God done. This episode answers the harder question...so now what do I do? In Psalm 25-30, David walks us through six raw, honest psalms that cover the full range of the human experience. The journey starts with guilt and ends with joy. And everything in between feels remarkably familiar.This Psalms 25-30 Bible study covers:[5:17] Psalm 25: Forgiveness and Direction – How to pray boldly for forgiveness and ask God to show you a better path forward even when the weight of your past feels too heavy to move.[11:08] Psalm 26: Accusation and Innocence – Whether you're guilty and need grace or innocent and need vindication, God is the right place to take both.[15:25] Psalm 27: Fear and the "One Thing" – Why David, who was surrounded by enemies and outnumbered, asked for just one thing, and why his answer might reframe everything you're afraid of right now.[19:30] Psalm 28: Unanswered Prayers – What happens when your deepest fear isn't your circumstances but that God isn't listening and how the act of praying itself becomes the turning point.[22:15] Psalm 29: Storms and Peace – Why the storms in your life aren't chaos and what it means that God's powerful voice is for you, not against you.[25:58] Psalm 30: Mourning and Dancing – How David's "weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning" is less about outcomes and more about the attitude of the heart.Psalms Show Notes:Psalms RoadmapPsalms Prayer ListPsalms Playlist on Apple MusicPsalms Playlist on SpotifyPhil Wickham - Psalm 8 (Hallé) [Official Music Video]ACTS Prayer GuideGroup Discussion Questions for Psalm 25–30:[7:10] In Psalm 25, we get four practices we can use to find God's way: studying God's word, praying to God, worshiping God, and seeking fellowship in church or a small group. Which of these four sounds the most intriguing, and which is the most difficult for you? [19:50] Psalm 28 shows that the act of praying itself is the pivot that moves David from pleading to praise, even without new information. Has there been a time when the simple act of saying the hard thing out loud to God has shifted something in you?[26:36] Psalm 30 invites us to celebrate “the mornings,” those moments after a long night of suffering. Are there any mornings in your own life, past or present, that you haven't paused to acknowledge and praise God for?Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!

What if the stories you tell your kids reveal more about your values than you realize?In Psalm 145, David — a king with real power — does something surprising. He refuses to take credit. Instead, he points upward and says: you are the real King. And then he passes that posture on.Pastor Aaron unpacks what it looks like to build a life of praise — not as a Sunday activity, but as a daily practice that shapes perspective, forms gratitude, and leaves something worth inheriting. Because what we celebrate, we repeat. And what we repeat, we pass on.If you've ever wondered what it actually means to leave a legacy of faith — this one's for you.Scripture: Psalm 145, Isaiah 61:3Resources: Praying the Psalms — Walter Brueggemann; Reflections on the Psalms — C.S. LewisFor the full gathering of this message which includes worship, visit our Youtube channel. Stay Connected With Hillside Community Church.Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsideCommunityChurchInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/hillsidechurches/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hillsidechurchesWebsite | https://hillsidechurches.com

If you want to bring a smile to Jarrett’s face, ask him about his bees. He’s an “apiarist”—a beekeeper. Though our meetings in his backyard are not about bees, it’s not uncommon for “apiculture” lessons to be a stimulating part of our conversations. But even better than “bee talk” is the nature-fresh, sweet taste of the golden-colored honey produced by Jarrett’s hardworking bees. Mm, mm, good! In Psalm 119:103, the psalmist exclaims, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Closer examination of verses 97-104 reveals that the “sweeter than honey” comparison is just one of several phrases the writer uses to accent the supreme value of Scripture: “Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts” (vv. 98-100). The bottom line is that wholeheartedly embracing what God has revealed through the words of the Bible situates us to live well in this world. Similarly, when Jesus, the Living Word (see John 1:1-14), is experienced and valued—His followers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, are well-positioned to live in ways that honor God and serve His purposes.

In Psalm 4, we explore one of the biggest questions of faith: Does God really hear our prayers? Discover how prayer is more than presenting requests to God—it's an ongoing relationship that transforms our hearts, deepens our trust, and aligns us with His will.Connect with us: @ascentchurchvaConnect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlaneIf you've just made a decision for Christ, we'd love to celebrate with you. Please connect with us through our A-Card here: https://www.liinks.co/ascentchurch