In part one of my meditation on Psalm 37, King David told me to not fret about those who do evil because they will perish. In part two, he told me to instead trust in the Lord and do good. Part three reminded me that God does in fact care for the righteous and brings justice. Now to my fourth and final meditation on this rich psalm. David delineates what I can look forward to when I live as the righteous person he has declared me to be, and trust in him as the God who cares for me.
Delight
Advent 2025 Third Sunday: JOY
This year, I'm pondering the traditional Advent themesโHOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVEโfound in the apostle Paulโs letter to the Galatians (my recent Bible study). We've examined HOPE and PEACE. Today we look at JOY.
Named by God
The Apostle Paul identifies theย One to whom he is praying: [The Father] from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. Ephesians 3:15 My name is Eva Maureen Dubert Burkholder. I was named after my aunt. While Aunt E got the shortened form, I never had a nick name. Eva means "life or … Continue reading Named by God