And God Said…

“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” — Isaiah 40:8   The beginning of a new year sometimes causes us to reflect upon our lives. We think about what we have accomplished, where we are, and what we desire to strive towards in Read more…

Cul-de-sacs and Dead Ends

“Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea. For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, ‘They are bewildered by the land; the wilderness has closed them in.’ Read more…

Tried and Trusted

“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” — Psalm 9:10.   How often have you heard someone say, “She has trust issues?” Or, “He has trust issues.” Sentences of this sort usually indicate that a Read more…

Independently Dependent

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1   The Lord, my Shepherd — Jehovah Rohi. David’s analogy of his well-being and the role of a shepherd shows us his total dependency upon God. When you think about the sheep’s life and how they depend upon Read more…