My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.John 10:27-29Before Easter we left something unfinished and I don’t like unfinished things. On Thursdays, we were working through TULIP, a...  Read More

In peace I will lie down and sleep,    for you alone, Lord,    make me dwell in safety.Psalm 4:8How do you go with sleep?For many of us, we have grown up hearing that 7 or 8 hour of sleep is the goal and that good sleep is crucial to a good life.But I’m not here to talk about a lack of sleep related to lifestyle or health factors but rather to stress and anxiety.Most of us can remember one of thes...  Read More

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deaconsGrace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Philippians 1:1-2We are going to spend the next few weeks in Philippians before we go there for our next Sermon Series.Philippi was a Roman colony in north-eastern Greece. It was a melting pot of...  Read More

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and tremblingPhilippians 2:12Is salvation simply a matter of believing or even ‘making a decision for Christ’? Paul reminds us that salvation is a matter of ongoing faith.We must continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. The ...  Read More

May my cry come before you, Lord;    give me understanding according to your word.May my supplication come before you;    deliver me according to your promise.May my lips overflow with praise,    for you teach me your decrees.May my tongue sing of your word,    for all your commands are righteous.May your hand be ready to help me,    for I have chosen your precepts.I long for your salvation, Lord,...  Read More

QophI call with all my heart; answer me, Lord,    and I will obey your decrees.I call out to you; save me    and I will keep your statutes.I rise before dawn and cry for help;    I have put my hope in your word.My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,    that I may meditate on your promises.Hear my voice in accordance with your love;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws.Tho...  Read More

TsadheYou are righteous, Lord,    and your laws are right.The statutes you have laid down are righteous;    they are fully trustworthy.My zeal wears me out,    for my enemies ignore your words.Your promises have been thoroughly tested,    and your servant loves them.Though I am lowly and despised,    I do not forget your precepts.Your righteousness is everlasting    and your law is true.Trouble an...  Read More

PeYour statutes are wonderful;    therefore I obey them.The unfolding of your words gives light;    it gives understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,    longing for your commands.Turn to me and have mercy on me,    as you always do to those who love your name.Direct my footsteps according to your word;    let no sin rule over me.Redeem me from human oppression,    that I may obey your...  Read More

AyinI have done what is righteous and just;    do not leave me to my oppressors.Ensure your servant’s well-being;    do not let the arrogant oppress me.My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,    looking for your righteous promise.Deal with your servant according to your love    and teach me your decrees.I am your servant; give me discernment    that I may understand your statutes.It is time for ...  Read More

SamekhI hate double-minded people,    but I love your law.You are my refuge and my shield;    I have put my hope in your word.Away from me, you evildoers,    that I may keep the commands of my God!Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;    do not let my hopes be dashed.Uphold me, and I will be delivered;    I will always have regard for your decrees.You reject all who stra...  Read More

NunYour word is a lamp for my feet,    a light on my path.I have taken an oath and confirmed it,    that I will follow your righteous laws.I have suffered much;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,    and teach me your laws.Though I constantly take my life in my hands,    I will not forget your law.The wicked have set a snare for me,    bu...  Read More

MemOh, how I love your law!    I meditate on it all day long.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.I have kept my feet from every evil path    so that I might obey your word.I have not departed from your laws,    for you...  Read More