In Psalm 119:33–40, the psalmist prays with the posture of someone who knows he has not arrived. He asks God to teach him, give him understanding, lead him, incline his heart, turn his eyes, confirm His promise, turn away reproach, and give him life. This kind of prayer reveals one of the marks of a Christian who finishes well: a teachable spirit. Curiosity is not spirit...

Your attention is not neutral. What captures your eyes will eventually shape your heart. Psalm 119 gives us a prayer for distracted souls: “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things.” Accompanies sermon 5 in the Walking in the Word series: The Path to Finishing Well...

Every day, especially in discouragement, we hear two sermons. The world says, “God has forgotten you.” The Word says, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” Psalm 119 reminds us to bring our weary hearts to God and let His Word preach truth to our souls. Accompanies sermon four of the Walking in the Word sermon series: The Path of Dust and Delight...

Psalm 119:17–24 speaks honestly to the pain of being misunderstood, criticized, or misrepresented. The psalmist knows what it is to face scorn, contempt, and opposition, yet he does not allow his enemies to become the object of his meditation. Instead, he prays, keeps God’s Word, and lets God’s testimonies become his counselors. This post explores the freedom of not ...

Life has a way of applying pressure. Psalm 119 reminds us that pressure doesn't have to destroy us. It can reveal our need for God, His Word, and the deeper life found in Christ. This post accompanies the second sermon Walking in the Word series: The Path of Purity...

Many Christians know they should read their Bible, but why? Psalm 119 teaches that the goal of Bible reading is not simply information but communion with God. In this article, discover why Scripture was given to help us know, love, and follow Christ—and why a teachable heart is essential for spiritual growth. This post accompanies the second sermon Walking in the Word s...

In this second stanza of Psalm 119, we see the path of purity laid out through eight faithful responses to Scripture: guarding our way with the Word, seeking the Lord through the Word, storing up the Word, asking God to teach us, proclaiming the Word, valuing the Word, meditating on the Word, and delighting in the Word. This post accompanies the second sermon Walking in t...

Psalm 119 reminds us that the blessed life isn't about sinless perfection but faithfully returning to God and His Word every time we stumble. This post accompanies the first sermon in the Walking in the Word Series: The Path of Blessing Psalm 119:1-8...

What if your salvation depended on the strength of your faithfulness, your resolve, or your best spiritual day? In this reflection on Romans 8:29–30, explore the “golden chain of salvation” and discover how Scripture teaches that salvation is entirely the sovereign work of God—from foreknowledge to glorification. Featuring insights from John Stott, this post highli...

Can God change His mind about us? Be encouraged by this powerful reminder from J.I. Packer: God justified His children with His eyes open, fully knowing the worst about us—and His verdict is final....