Relationship with God – Page 5 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

A Green Olive Tree – Psalm 52

How do you feel about being an olive tree in the temple? It is an odd concept, in one sense, since an olive tree could not grow in the temple. But the psalmist is using his imagination. If an olive

One Thing I Have Asked – Psalm 27:4,5

David didn’t want to literally live in the temple. He had his own palace for dwelling. But, in a figurative way, he could dwell in Yahweh’s house relationally. He could have intimate

Fullness of Joy – Psalm 16

The apostle Peter refers to this psalm when he preaches on the day of Pentecost after receiving the Holy Spirit and speaking in languages he and the others did not know. In Acts 2:27 he quotes verse

When I Look at the Heavens – Psalm 8

Thomas Manton, 17th century English Puritan clergyman best known for his skilled expository preaching, “points us to the great advantages for our faith in pondering God’s creation: David’s

God’s Enriching – 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

In an article on bahaiteachings.org about appreciating our divine gifts, Ken McNamara quotes Baha’u’llah, the prophet and founder of the Baha’i Faith: “Know thou that, according to what thy Lord,

He Received Him Joyfully – Luke 19:1-10

C.S. Lewis writes about his conversion in his autobiographical book, Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life. He had no desire to become a Christian, indeed fought against it with great energy,

He Meets Our Needs – Luke 12:22-34

Crosswalk.com/devotionals offers a prayer for God’s provision in our time of need: “We thank you that no situation is too far out of your control to provide. For you are Jehovah-Jireh, the

Rich Toward God – Luke 12:13-21

InspiredWalk.com suggests that the way we can be rich toward God is (1) to give to our church, God-centered ministries, and the poor, (2) invest our energy and time doing the work and will of God, (3)

Open Your Eyes – Luke 11:27-36

Ever heard of blepharitis? It is an inflammation of the eyelids that makes it hard to open your eyes. It can be caused by Staphylococcal bacteria, malfunctioning Meibomian glands (yep, I’ve never

Ministry and Rest – Luke 5:12-16

In her article, There Are 3 Different Types of Burnout — These Are the Signs to Look Out for, Cory Stieg writes, “When people think about “burnout,” they often assume it means you’re

Come, Have Breakfast – John 21:1-14

I ate fish at St. Peter’s Restaurant at the Sea of Galilee. Yummy! What fish did Peter eat? “According to the Fishing and Agricultural Division of the Ministry of Water and Agriculture

The Lord’s Prayer – John 17:1-5

Did you know there is a Christian Yoga Association? Their mission is to “provide safe, authentic and biblically sound Christian yoga events while upholding excellent academic standards for students,

Servants and Friends – John 15:12-17

In Charles Dickens’ book, A Tale of Two Cities, Sydney Carton, who bears a striking resemblance to Charles Darnay, saves Darnay from the guillotine by drugging him, donning his clothes, and dying

I Will Recount – Isaiah 63:7-14

In the movie “Call of the Wild“, Buck, a St. Bernard, is mistreated by an evil owner trying to break him for use as a sled dog. He gets away and is found and taken in by John Thornton.

Terrible Torches – Isaiah 50:10,11

Ever heard of nyctophobia? “Nyctophobia is an extreme fear of night or darkness that can cause intense symptoms of anxiety and depression. A fear becomes a phobia when it’s excessive, irrational,

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