Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling He had gone too far this time. As if all the lies, deceit, and swindling of money from family and friends were not enough, this time Bill had burglarized our parents’ house. My brother had brazenly stolen anything of pawnshop value, leaving behind a trail of fingerprints and one key […]
Daily Focus: Let the Redeemed Say So
September 19, 2021 Scripture: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble. Psalm 107:2 ESV Observation: Psalm 107 is the third part of a trilogy of Israel’s journey to the Promise Land (Psalm 105), exile to Babylon (Psalm 106), and deliverance from their enemy (Psalm 107). Beginning with a call to give […]
Daily Focus: Pain-Directed
September 18, 2021 Scripture: And great hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, fell from heaven on people; and they cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe. Revelation 16:21 ESV Observation: In this chapter of John’s revelation, we read of angelic beings pouring out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the […]
Daily Focus: Celebrating Others’ Prosperity
September 17, 2021 Scripture: Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people; help me when you save them, that I may look upon the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory with your inheritance. Psalm 106:4-5 ESV Observation: Here, the psalmist petitions the […]
Daily Focus: Purpose in Peril and Prosperity
September 16, 2021 Scripture: And the LORD made his people very fruitful and made them stronger than their foes. He turned their hearts to hate his people to deal craftily with his servants. And he gave them the lands of the nations, and they took possession of the fruit of the peoples’ toil, that they might keep […]
Daily Focus: Our Rock
September 15, 2021 Scripture: “Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it. And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.” Isaiah 44:8 ESV Observation: In chapter 44, Isaiah prophesies the Lord’s assurance that Israel is his chosen people and […]
Daily Focus: Bless the Lord!
September 14, 2021 Scripture: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, […]
