Book of the Bible: Psalms
A Primer on Counting Your Blessing
God expects our lives to be characterized by joyful thanksgiving, because he deserves it and we need it.
In Excelsis What?
It would not be right if the busyness of Christmastime steals from us this great opportunity to wholeheartedly and joyfully praise God for what he has done for us!
God is Good
We should be incredibly happy and thankful that God is blessing CBC in amazing ways; and we should gear up for the great harvest he has in store for this church.
Rejuvenating Your Christian Life
We must always seek to purposefully worship God as our Maker and Provider with heartfelt joy and specificity.
Learning To Rest In The Sufficiency of God
We desperately need the contentment, peace and fortitude that come from sincerely and purposefully praising our great God for all he has done and will do for his people.
A Life God Chooses to Bless
As we learn to think and live biblically we experience an increasing sense of joy in light of the security and significance that God grants us in Christ.
Forecast for a Rebellious World
We should gladly submit ourselves to God’s only sanctioned Savior and King, mindful of the grave consequences of opposing or rejecting his loving leadership.
A Map for Mountain Climbers
Closeness with God is more than being saved, it is a relational intimacy that grows as we learn to love and increasingly practice what is good, right and holy.
When God Speaks
Because God has spoken clearly & authoritatively in creation, Scripture & conscience we must be careful to respond with humility, repentance and obedience.
Following the Good Shepherd
God’s promise of provision and his track record of care in our lives ought to be ample cause for us to confidently trust him no matter how difficult or painful life might be.
Guilt & Forgiveness
God is loving and faithful to inflict his children with feelings of guilt and conviction so that we will quickly be brought to confession, repentance and restoration!
A God in Control
Life will feel uncertain and perilous at times, but as Christians we must fix our focus on God, affirming his love for us in Christ and his good promises regarding our future.
When Nothing Seems Fair
Though we experience a lot of painful inequities in this life we must replace frustration & complaining with a trust in God’s justice and a focus on his incomparable benefits.
The Brevity of Life
As we start to understand the trouble & brevity of this life as God’s theological & sometimes practical response to sin, we should learn to earnestly seek his solutions.
Count Your Blessings
Worship is not always an impulsive emotional reaction, it should also take place as a dutiful expression of thanksgiving as a result of an intentional, thoughtful decision.
The Greatness of the Book
If we love God then we will love the Bible and make it a top priority, because in it we come to know God and are prompted to live a life that pleases him.
God In Everyday Life
We should always be mindful that our effectiveness in our employment and success in parenting is fully dependent on God’s gracious provision and merciful protection.
The Creator Knows You
While unfair attacks and injustice may temporarily assail us, we must reaffirm that God is neither unaware, unconcerned, nor uninvolved in every detail of our lives.
Offering God a Heart of Gratitude
Mindful of the huge difference our thanksgiving makes to God, others, and ourselves, we should be careful to regularly credit God for his gracious work of salvation on our behalf.
When In Doubt
Though painful circumstances and personal opposition may tempt us to doubt God’s care, we must recall his promises and his faithfulness and choose to live confidently as we rest in his good plan for his kids.
Reflections of Majesty
We should always be on the lookout for the reflections of God’s glory in all things, acknowledging and crediting him for all his kindness to us in granting us life in his image.
When the Lord Seems Far Off
The present world will be filled with injustice that will often touch close to home and should rightly make us indignant, but we should not despair, but rather pray, knowing God’s coming justice is certain.
Faith-Filled Prayers
We ought to pray confidently and expectantly in light of God’s goodness and Christ’s provision as we seek to pray in line with his will in all things.
Citizens of the King
Knowing that God is the sovereign owner of all things who will personally come to reign over his creation should motivate us now to live in submission to the King of kings.
Fearless
We must resolve to be fearless as we utilize God’s resources of prayer, worship, and fellowship, entrusting ourselves to God’s care and provision.
Credit Where Credit is Due
We must be mindful of God’s unfathomable power and greatness as we consider his creation and seek his gracious gifts in prayer.
Life In Perspective
In light of our utter dependence and inherent weakness as human beings we should enthusiastically and thoughtfully give credit to our gracious God for his kind and sovereign provision in our lives.
Patience and Peace
Because God often makes his children wait for relief, deliverance, and blessings, we must seek to cultivate a patient and trust-filled prayer life, knowing that God is faithful to lovingly do what’s best for his children.
White as Snow
One of the most heartfelt Psalms as David cries out to God for forgiveness after he is confronted by Nathan for his sin with Bathsheba. Be encouraged by the forgiveness we have from God when we confess our sin to him and are made white as snow.