by lighthouse | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 10:17 “You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.” Last night, at a meeting where former addicts of the Lighthouse ministry met, the question was asked—how important is constructive encouragement? To summarize in one word the answer was—extremely! There is no one who encourages you and me more than our Heavenly Father. How important is that encouragement? Answer—there is nothing more important! Study His Word and receive the best nourishment your soul can possibly receive.
by lighthouse | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 11:1a “In the Lord I take refuge…” When you and I listen to these 6 words of this psalm we live in wisdom. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 10:4 “In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.” Unfortunately, this verse identifies may who live in this world. Man can be self-centered and pride-filled. Education, wealth, celebrity status, can all contribute to narcissism: that is, being in love with oneself. There is either a very weak recognition of God or total blindness of His presence. This verse warns against such shallow and self-destructive thinking. Never allow pride to place any of us into such a category.
by lighthouse | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 8:10 “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Those who know God and trust in Him live a unique life. Their past is fine, their present is stable and their future couldn’t be better. As soon as any person begins to know God their life becomes a life of security and hope. It is impossible to live a better life. Every person on this earth has the opportunity to live such a life. Thanks be to God.
by lighthouse | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 9:1 “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” How can you and I do anything other than thank God for all the blessings we enjoy. It is most unfortunate that we also have to experience sadness in this life. Even though we enjoy this life’s blessings, we also look forward to the life when Heaven is our home.
by lighthouse | Aug 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 8:6-9 “You made them (human beings) rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds of the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.” David expresses the magnificence of the Creator and the position He has placed man as the caretaker of the earth. Your and my responsibility is to care for all of nature as entrusted to us. His creation, our responsibility—it is great to work with our God. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 8:1 “Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.” Our God couldn’t be more loving, concerned, caring, or–you supply the superlative. He created the entire universe for your and my enjoyment and to display His glory. Is there a word which is more majestic than majestic? Google it. There isn’t. That defines our God. How majestic is our God! And to think He loves you. You can’t be more blessed.
by lighthouse | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 7:17 “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.” David recognized that God is perfect. He recognized God is the epitome of everything. Nothing comes even close to His glory. For many to not recognize His magnificence is foolishness. David, though sinful, just like you and me, worshipped God as his Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier and the One and Only God of the universe. To God is all glory given.
by lighthouse | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 7:14 “Whoever is pregnant with evil conceives trouble and gives birth to disillusionment.” David’s analysis is hilarious. He writes not of a woman who is in her initial stages of pregnancy but a full blown 9 months into the pregnancy as a person who has just the opposite of a close relationship with their Heavenly Father. David paints a picture of an unbeliever as disillusioned. The analysis is quite clear.
by lighthouse | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 7:1 “Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who would pursue me.” Everyone who seeks God, the true God, finds Him. Not one person who takes refuge in the Almighty God lives in chaos, turmoil and in a shattered life. God keeps that from happening. He is our refuge. He is our safety and security. Nothing else on this earth provides such peace and comfort. We trust Him and He will NEVER fail us.
by lighthouse | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 5:11 “But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Every Christian has a right to be happy. A Christian has a perpetual smile and not a frown. Is a Christian at times sad, even to a point of crying? Yes, Definitely. While we live on this earth sadness is unavoidable. Yet, we always rejoice in the comfort of the peace which only comes from our personal love relationship with our God. Even in sadness our souls rejoice because nothing can interfere with our God/child wonderful love relationship. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” A peaceful night’s rest is more valuable than wealth. The first gives a person security and dismisses anxiety while the second gives a strong desire for more and restlessness. So, the question is: would you rather have a peaceful mind or an anxiety for more. Pray God gives you the wisdom to make the right choice.
