We must find peace and comfort in the reality that it is the Lord who causes good things to happen, not our efforts. Like Jesus said, ‘apart from him, we can do nothing.’ (cf. John 15:5)

Joy develops in the Christian way of discipleship by trusting and feeling good about what God has done — not what you have done!

How do you react when you or loved ones around you are treated harshly? What do you think when the world around you is in a state of chaos because of evil people that seem to prevail?

This coming Sunday, August 25, we’ll be gathering as a church and with our neighbors for a ‘Picnic in the Park’ at McNear Park. We’ll start at 10 AM. Bring finger foods to share, blankets, chairs, and games!

Since the maker of heaven and earth is (through Christ) our help, we will not fear (verse 8). What could be against us (Romans 8:31)?

Believers feel the pain of the world’s contempt (verses 3–4). How do we keep from either adopting its views or becoming resentful and withdrawn?

What Jerusalem was to the ancient Jews the church is to believers in Christ. When we come to faith in Christ, we become citizens in the heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22–24; Philippians 3:20).

Psalm 121 calls us to not look towards creation for comfort or help but rather — and always — to the Creator who guards us and keeps us from evil.

This coming Sunday, July 28, we’ll be gathering at 11 AM with the saints at Living Word Church in Novato, CA to worship, pray, and seek the Lord’s comfort for the Ent family.