While I might not appreciate some of the profane language Tom uses in a lot of his songs, I have appreciated his honest view of life and his courage to stand against the onslaught of cancel culture. Many times, standing for values that Christians should be standing for but are Read more…
John 16:33 – I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” I did not promise you a life without trials and sorrows. In fact, I Read more…
Psalm 18:1 – I love you Lord, you are my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. 3 I called to Read more…
Psalm 17:6 – I am praying to you because I know you will answer, oh God. Bend down and listen as I pray. 7 Show me your unfailing love and wonderful ways. By your mighty power, you rescued those who seek refuge from their enemies. Before you can receive anything Read more…
Psalm 16:7 – I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. 8 I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken for He is right beside me. 9 No wonder my heart is glad and I rejoice; my body Read more…
Psalm 15:1 – Who may worship in your sanctuary Lord? Who may enter into your presence on your holy hill? 2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth (in love) from sincere hearts… 5 Such people will stand firm forever. Through the cross, I Read more…
Psalm 14:5 – … For God is with those who obey him. 6 The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect his people. I the Lord am faithful to keep all of my promises to you. All of my promises are “yes and amen” to Read more…
Psalm 12:5 – The Lord replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I’ve heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do.” 6 The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in the furnace, Read more…
Psalm 13:1 – Oh Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? … 2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul and sorrow in my heart every day… (while) my enemy has the upper hand? 3 Turn and answer me, oh Lord my God! 4 Don’t let Read more…
Psalm 11:1 – I trust in the Lord for protection. For… The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth… 5 The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked… 7 For the righteous Lord loves justice. Read more…