Author Archives: stevemidkiff

As the deer drinks from the creek; We want to drink God, deep draughts of God. We’re thirsty for God, our living acting on our behalf God. Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is … Continue reading →

PSALM 73 KEEPING THINGS IN BALANCE There are two kinds of meditation There is mindless meditation which is a mental oversight This is a mental relapse a failure in comprehension of true values There’s mind-full meditation. This is a freeing … Continue reading →

For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 John Phillips notes The “mystery of … Continue reading →

PSALMS 4 IN OUR WEAKNESS Ps.4:1 WE’RE BEGGING Hear us when we call, O God of our righteousness: Lord, we trust that You’re listening We’re full of doubts and worries Deepen our confidence in You You, are our Defender You, … Continue reading →

Do you ever think, “I want to desire God more,” but for whatever reason, you’re just spiritually dry? The things that you know should thrill your … What do you do when you are spiritually dry?

All our prayers are heard, But creation won’t be disturbed; But the grandest ends will be answered, But providence won’t be disarranged no not for a single moment. Spurgeon notes on prayer exclaims: No leaf will fall earlier from trees, … Continue reading →

I’m relaxing in Your hands, GOD, I’m not going to struggle and chafe. Examine me, GOD, head to foot, Check me out with Your tests. I need Your fitness exam Turn me inside out. Whatever it takes Don’t let me … Continue reading →

I’ve never been a roller coaster guy. The couple of times I’ve gotten into these torture chambers I’ve ended up spewing the contents of my innards and polluting the amusement ride. The abrupt fluctuations where one moment your cresting and … Continue reading →

God is, of course, omnipresent—He is everywhere Ps 139:7–12 What does it mean, then, to seek His face What does it mean, then, to “draw near” Isn’t He everywhere already? Isn’t He constantly with us? When we speak to someone, … Continue reading →