“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…
“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…
“We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” — 1 John 3:16 With each Memorial Day Observance, I can’t help but think of another who gave His life for a nation He was Read more…
“My times are in your hands…” – Psalm 31:15a, NIV Groundhog Day — the day in which many across the United States look to one of God’s creatures to determine the weather forecast for the next six weeks. The old Dutch superstition hangs upon this premise: if a groundhog Read more…
“I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land” — Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As I sit here today reflecting on the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Read more…
“And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” — Luke 2:7 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Read more…
“Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.” — Luke 2:4–5 How Read more…
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV As I sit here in front of my computer thinking about what I should share with you today, my mind keeps Read more…
“Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” — John 11:21 Martha was probably as respectful as she possibly could be, considering that she was talking to Jesus, the Son of God. But at the same time, you can imagine Read more…
“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” — Romans 8:28, AMP And we know. There aren’t Read more…