Grace always means these two things: humility, we do need help; and encouragement, the help is there.

April 4, 2026

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of … More Grace always means these two things: humility, we do need help; and encouragement, the help is there.

God is at hand to answer and do wonders- He is not hidden.

April 4, 2026

We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks,  for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds. —Psalm 75:1 From The Treasury of David: As the smiling flowers gratefully reflect in their lovely colours the various constituents of the solar ray, so should gratitude spring up in our hearts after the smiles … More God is at hand to answer and do wonders- He is not hidden.

April 4 Mark 1:35-45

April 4, 2026

April 4 Mark 1:35-45 (ESV) Jesus Preaches in Galilee 35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, 37 and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for … More April 4 Mark 1:35-45

April 4 Psalm 75

April 4, 2026

April 4 Psalm 75 (ESV) God Will Judge with Equity To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 75:1 We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We [1] recount your wondrous deeds. 2 “At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity. … More April 4 Psalm 75

April 4 Joshua 8-9

April 4, 2026

April 4 Joshua 8-9 (ESV) The Fall of Ai 8:1 And the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, his city, and his land. 2 And you shall … More April 4 Joshua 8-9

Piper: Every prop of human pride is knocked out from under us

April 3, 2026

The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. “For who has understood the mind of the … More Piper: Every prop of human pride is knocked out from under us

Luther: “The life of Christianity consists in possessive pronouns.”

April 3, 2026

And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” Mark … More Luther: “The life of Christianity consists in possessive pronouns.”