The Meek Blog
All the latest posts on a wide range of Christian topics to help you with understanding your life in Christ.
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 Are you looking for podcasts that will…
Podcasts can be a great way to learn more about God’s word. Bible study podcasts provide an in-depth look at the Bible, helping listeners gain a better understanding of the…
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. James 3:16 God desires us to see ourselves as he sees us a male or…
What is Discipleship and Why is it Important? Discipleship is the act of living out a life-long relationship with Jesus in which you learn His ways and follow His teachings.…
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring are a reward from him.” - Psalm 127:3 School districts across the United States are enacting policies that undermine the authority of…
“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit.” Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) “You know this has been weighing heavily on my…
Jesus said, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 (NLT) According to a recent…
When a cause is being advanced by lies, it cannot tolerate truth. Those who advance the fraudulent cause not only do not want the truth, they also actively oppose it.…
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” — Matthew 7:12 NIV The Golden Rule…
First the pandemic, now this war on the Ukraine. Many are terrified of one thing or another. Many are lamenting the state of our world. Yet, what is the Christian…
The prophet Isaiah predicted that Jesus would be, “despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he…
To be honest, today is a day I feel pretty ambivalent about. Today my sister, Jean comes to stay with my wife and I for the next six months. The…
Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. — Revelation 14:12 NKJV In these last days, do you…
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me..." — John 10:27 KJV This is the third and final part of my series called How To Hear…
“You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. … My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. ……
“Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” — John 16:20 NIV Father and…
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me..." — John 10:27 KJV Last month I shared about the truth revealed in God’s Word that tells…
I remember, as a child, singing “The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock.” The song is based on Jesus’ parable in Matthew chapter seven and teaches a spiritual…
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out…
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your…
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. — Colossians 3:13 NIV Hard Climates Ever…
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right…
Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. — Exodus 20:12 NIV Parenting is a tough…
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. — Colossians 4:6 ESV Megan's Dilemma Megan called me…
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; — John 10:27 NASB Longing to Hear His Voice In 1981, the Lord saved me and gave…
1 “Do not judge, so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why…
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. — Hebrews 10:31 Warnings and Encouragement Jonathan Edwards seared this text into the church’s memory with…
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every…
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” —…
Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. But the Pharisees and the teachers…
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the…
Know the state of your flocks and put your heart into caring for your herds. — Proverbs 27:23 NLT Timeless Word of God I read this verse on a cold…
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. — James…
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will…
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. — Psalm 116:15 ESV That Unexpected Call I thought I’d be doing a number of things during…
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. — 1 Corinthians…
Anger and Sin Do you ever get angry? Is it okay to be angry or is it sinful to get angry? The apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians, "In your…
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but…
And he said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when…
And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: — John 16:8 ESV The Danger of Unresolved Guilt We all experience guilt, yet we…
But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully in regard to the things under the ban, for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from…
A lazy person does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a person is diligence. — Proverbs 12:27 NASB Let's Talk About Work We’re nearing the end (hopefully) of…
16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have…
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” — Psalm 16:11 NIV Fourteen-year-old…
Therefore I urge you, brothers , by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, your spiritual service of worship. And…
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” — 1 Corinthians 3:16 NKJV God's Promises When we accept Jesus as…
11 Then David and all the men with him took hold of their clothes and tore them. 12 They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and…
¹⁴ Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. ¹⁵ Hate evil, love good; maintain…
The Bible informs us that God is our Creator, the Builder of reality, and He reveals Himself in what He has made: For since the creation of the world God’s…
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according…
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. — Proverbs 9:10 NIV God's Purpose? Growing up, my friend Sean’s dad…
See to it that there is no one who takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception in accordance with human tradition, in accordance with the elementary principles of the…
Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth!" And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and…
The Bible says that “a merry heart does good, like medicine” (Proverbs 17:22 NKJV) and “for the happy heart, life is a continual feast” (Proverbs 15:15 NLT). What Science Says…
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7 NIV Stress Check Recently I asked a group of moms to answer this question: What’s…
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. — Philippians 1:6 NASB…
Psalm 147 1 Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he…
Two little words can have a profound impact on your state of mind: “What if”. “What if” worries can fill our minds with so much noise they drown out our…
“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body…
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin... - Zech. 4:10 NLB How We Started In the late 1980s, I did not know…
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. - Ephesians 5:21 NIV Submitting to one another in love leads to mutual thriving which leads to the joy of unity.…
“Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible.” - 3 John 1:5-8 MSG Making Our Faith Visible…
What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice for I know that…
“As for you, My sheep, the sheep of My pasture, you are mankind, and I am your God,” declares the Lord God. ~ Ezekiel 34:31 NASB I should warn you: this is a tough read.…
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.—Ephesians 6:12 KJV…
It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." - Deuteronomy 31:8…
I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” ~Psalm 55:6 NASB Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain…
During my undergraduate days at Covenant College, whenever I would need to get anywhere worthwhile off-campus, I would have to drive down Lookout Mountain to get to the city of…
Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. - When I gave birth to my first child, the…
The age of Hitler wasn’t in the 1930s and 1940s. It’s now...It’s the secular era. Once upon a time, the most potent moral figure in our culture was Jesus Christ:…
Every call to Jesus is also a call from something else. The first disciples were called to Jesus. Jesus came upon Peter and his brother, Andrew, casting nets into the…
Colossians 1:15-17 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on…
Mission-focused One of my favorite movies is Act of Valor, a movie that highlighted the skills of Navy Seals and other special forces warriors. Real Seals starred in the movie.…
Over the past couple of years, a new term has emerged called the ‘Dream Gap’. This is a powerful concept that every dad of a daughter needs to know about,…
Luke 5:27-28 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, and Levi…
My father recently spoke at a church conference just south of Nashville. One of his talks centered on the fourth chapter of the book of Jonah, when the prophet is…
Out of This World The latest trend is buying celestial real estate. Is there a better option for those wanting to leave Earth? A friend said that with all that’s…
According to Romans 8:28, God causes ALL things to work together for good to those who love Him and those who are called according to His purpose. According to 1…
What Is Truth? Where there’s volatility, there’s confusion, and where there’s confusion, inevitable questions about truth have to follow. Not only does Pilate’s famous query What is truth? warrant a…
I remember the time my wife Jen was holding our screaming son when he was a baby. His brother grabbed his favorite toy, and he was having none of that.…
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it (1 Thessalonians 5:24). When I was in my late thirties, I was stunned to be asked to assume a major…
Titus 1:7-9 Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless -- not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather…
If you surf the internet or watch a popular TV show for even a few minutes, you may conclude that sexual activity is the chief goal and greatest joy for…
My Guilty Pleasure I confess that I have a guilty pleasure. I love to read crime fiction, murder mysteries, and police procedurals. The “whodunit” world is a universe which fills…
Acts 3:4-6 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Then…
I have a challenge for you. Put on your non-Christian hat and use Google to try and figure out what it takes to get to Heaven. According to Google's keyword…
No question, it has been a difficult year. Holiday celebrations have been dramatically altered. And most of us are ready for some Christmas cheer. However, many of us aren’t feeling…
Are Things Really Falling Apart Nowadays? "You might look at the news and you think things are falling apart. But they're not, they're falling into place." We have a road…
Whether it's the Palestinians, or the Jews in Israel, people in the Middle East think they're being locked down too much between COVID and everything else that is going on.…
Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life. Osher, Kabowd, and Chay Now I bet that title caught you a bit off…
Vulnerability means being open to experiencing wounds. Vulnerability is required to experience love, i.e., a full life. Therein lies a conflict. Everyone who knows their own heartbeat as a human…
ONCE upon a time, an Italian guy found a treasure in a used book shop. And yes, I’m speaking of myself. In Nashville, TN, I found a copy of a…
How do you know that God hears you? I mean, really hears you? We fear for the vulnerable in our world. We ask that they be protected. The numbers of…
Ephesians 3:16-21 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your…
A girl took her hamster to the vet. It hadn’t moved in three days. Wouldn’t eat. Wouldn’t drink. Just leaned up against the side of its cage. Stuck. The worried…
Galatians 6:1-2 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may…
I’ve been coaching dads of daughters for the past decade. And truth be told, this is an assignment that I would have disqualified myself for had God asked me about…
Big Idea: We need two essentials to grow: godly examples and God’s Word. If you’ve been with us over the past few weeks, we’ve spent a lot of time looking at…
It's nearing the end of 2020 and while many of us are still in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic season, what's something better to do than listen to some godly…
1 Peter 4:14-16 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer,…
Romans 5:19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be…
Jonah 2:6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, LORD my God, brought my life up from the pit.…
Proverbs 22:29 Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men. Why Does My Talent Matter? Have you…
Key Points: Repent Rest Reset In The Busyness of Our Lives It's very easy to get your life out of order, as I was reminded last week. In the busyness…
While it's very common to complain about every little thing, I have found that in any given circumstance there is the opportunity to give grateful praise to God instead. Now…
God has been teaching me something lately and it's this. How to be content in any situation. In times of stress. Will I choose to show grace or will I…
Recently I had the opportunity to talk with a follow brother in the faith who is younger than I, I wanted to get an idea of what it's like being…
Congratulations! You've Accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior!!! But what comes now? Well, first and foremost I want to reassure you that according to scripture (Hebrews 7:25, Ephesians 2:8-9)…
Ever tried to talk with a zombie? Odds are you have and didn't know it. A zombie has no idea what you are saying, no capability of understanding what you…
I will be the first to admit that I get angry. Does that make me any less of a follower of Christ? No! There is a common misconception in the…
Do you want more joy and satisfaction from your job? Of Course, We All Do!! But how do we achieve that in jobs that are not so glorious in appearance,…
As Christians, part of running counter to the world is our care over our bodies and a big part of that is physical and mental rest. Too often we can…
Often it seems as if we Christians believe what the world says to fear more than we believe what God says about those things. This is a shame as it…
So why did a geeky web guy that sits behind a computer screen all day, helping companies drive more online sales decide to create meek? Well, we have to go…