Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is (Proverbs 29:25-26 NLT). Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the Lord. These two Proverbs are related, telling us the Lord is our ultimate protector and judge. It warns against the human security the world offers …
Our scripture this morning is Colossians 1:12-14 (NLT). He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. …
Our scripture today is Psalm 30:5 (NLT). Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Have you ever gone to bed sad but felt relieved as …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NLT). We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. Paul has a …
Our scripture this morning is Revelation 21:3-4 (NLT). I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 18:13-14 (NLT). “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, …
Our Scripture this morning is Acts 4:31 (NLT). After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. Earthquakes as a sign of God’s presence occur several places in the Old Testament (Exodus 19:18, Psalm 114:1-7, Isaiah 6:4). In the …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NLT). Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. Paul echoes a command to God’s people from the time of the Exodus: “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 8:34-35 (NLT). Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 16:11-12 (NLT). Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Remember the wonders he has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given. When scripture tells us “search for the Lord” it’s certainly not because God has hidden Himself from us. As the old …