Doug Resler

A challenge in reading the Old Testament is the use of hyperbole. A common rhetorical device among Ancient Near East writers. For the Biblical authors, the purpose was to magnify the glory of God & the overwhelming nature of His victories. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

Who gets the credit for your life? It’s a very important question. Especially for a Christian. Do I claim all the credit for myself or do I give glory to God? #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

God’s Kingdom is built on a foundation that includes both righteousness and justice. You can’t have one without the other. You have to take both seriously. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

God rewards those who seek Him and those who follow Him with a secure life. Not an easy life. Not a comfortable life. Not a pain-free life. But a secure life. A life that stands no matter how many storms come our way. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

Holiness seems to be a forgotten concept in our culture. Even in many of our churches. We’ve settled for cheap grace. We falsely assume that a relationship with Jesus comes with no expectations. Nothing could be further from the truth. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

God blesses the unity of His people. All it takes is one person who commits to walk with the Lord. He then surrounds us with godly people who share the same heart. As that group of people grows, great things are accomplished for the Kingdom. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

Today’s reading brings us to an end of the genealogies. And while it isn’t easy to plow through all the names, it is important to remember the overarching point. God never forgets. He never forgets His people. He never forgets His promises. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

Human beings have always hated chaos. Our earliest mythologies present the gods bringing order to chaos through conflict. But the God of the Bible is different. He sits enthroned above the chaos. He simply speaks and order comes into being. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

I'll probably get clobbered for this, but here goes: Please, can everyone, right or left, MAGA or anti-MAGA, Republican or Democrat, stop catastrophizing and trying to get everyone on your side worked up into a rage? It's not Flight 93. We're not on the verge of fascism. We do not need to take desperate measures. Our fellow citizens with whom we disagree are not devils incarnate or personifications of evil. We need to argue with our political adversaries--passionately perhaps--but with respect for their humanity and dignity. We don't need to destroy them. That mustn't be our aim. We all say we believe in democracy. Good! But democracy is all about persuading, giving reasons, engaging one another as fellow citizens, despite our disagreements. Let's rebuild civic friendship. We can do this. (Thank you for your attention to this matter.)

Reflection is an important spiritual discipline. Thinking back on all God has done. Remembering His goodness to us. Connecting to the wider story of all God has done for His people can bring us a sense of hope in the midst of our despair. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

We are not defined by our worst day or worst moments. We are not defined by our guilt or shame. We are not defined by our failures and mistakes. All of us have fallen short of the glory of God. The key is to return to Him in repentance. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

The problem of greed is as old as the human race itself. Wealth cannot buy you happiness. Wealth cannot get you into ticket to heaven. Wealth cannot be used to win favor with God. God entrusts us with wealth to further His Kingdom in the world. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

There are so many moments in life where I need the comforting reminder of God’s salvation plan. I need to remember He is at work. Even when I cannot see Him. Even when I cannot feel Him. God is at work in every generation. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

I love the Psalms. One of the main reasons is their raw honesty. The Psalmist expresses the full range of human emotion. He is not afraid to lay his troubles before the Lord in faith. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

The epidemic of loneliness is largely due in part to the loss of deep friendships. The reality is far too many of us don’t have a close friend. This is not God’s design. He created us for deep friendships, especially in the Body of Christ. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

In Psalm 121, the Psalmist poses a question, “I look up toward the hills from where does my help come?” Not from the hills. Not from the mountains. His help comes from the Lord, who made everything in heaven and on earth. Is the Lord your helper? #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

Grace is unmerited favor. It is unearned blessing. It is a free gift from God. David understood grace. He understood grace is the key to a well-lived life. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

How do you respond when you feel personally attacked? Unfairly judged? Know people are talking about you behind your back? King David faced all these things and more but trusted God with his reputation. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

Revenge is a powerful motivator. It is the primal human response whenever we feel wronged or hurt or betrayed. There is no end to it because vengeance is never satisfied. And perhaps that’s why the Lord says, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.” #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…

So many struggle with fear and anxiety. Our culture preys upon their fears. Monetizes their fears. Feeds their fears. Fear and anxiety are a potent combination. The only way to deal with them is by turning to Someone who is even more powerful. #BIY2026 dougresler.com/main-blog/2026…