He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) There is one stream of scientific thought that has sought to reduce human beings to mere biological or chemical elements. In the midst …
Encountering the Overwhelming Presence of God
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:28-29) Lord, awesome God, who reveals with great power who You are and Your ways, I come to You in awe and humility …
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The Double-Guarding of Our Mouths
Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deedsalong with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies. (Psalm 141:3-4) The psalmist asks God to place a guard over his mouth. …
Matthew Erickson 