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“For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” Malachi 3:6. Nothing appears ever to stay the same. In life, the young become old; mysteries do unfold because that’s the way of time; nothing and no one goes unchanged. The good news is that the Lord God Almighty is…

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 Chaos, fear, and panic lead to irrational thinking and actions. Fear distorts our vision and takes…

And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5. Have you ever been told to do something that you could not understand? All human reasoning in the circumstances contradicted the command. A reluctance to stay…

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. The lyrics of this familiar gospel hymn resonate deeply in…

“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.” 1 Corinthians 3:18. This is true. Humility has taught me that: Who I am, God made me; what I know, God taught me; what I have, God gave me; and…

“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans 8:27.  The matters of our hearts seem to be simple enough; we really think we know ourselves, right? But the bible tells us in Jeremiah 17:9, “The heart…

And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.” Malachi 3:17. What we cherish is always closest to our hearts and most valuable to us. If you are a parent…

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 1:6. Life often presents significant challenges. I dedicated my life to God at the age of fourteen, and by my twenties, the road became mighty rough. If you ‘ve…

“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;”  Psalm 103:3. Illness is not a stranger. It suffices to say that everyone has experienced being sick in some form or fashion. While some suffer with debilitating illness, some may only suffer from an occasional cold. But when the health report comes in and questions…

“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24. “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16). Prayer that is sincere and humbly submitted in the will of our Father is the doorway to all we could…

“A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.” Isaiah 42:3. When does it happen-that debilitating illness, loss of a dear loved one, spouse walks out, job folds under, or other financial downfalls? All of these things, and many others, can catch…

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33. Making decisions in life is not always easy. At our best, we consider all the facts and weigh which choice best meets our needs. Still, we can only see from a human perspective,…

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10. Chaos, fear, and panic lead to irrational thinking and actions. Fear distorts our vision and takes…

“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.” A loving and caring father will do whatever it takes to raise his children to the best of his ability. He often forgoes his own heart’s desires or needs to provide, protect, and see them…

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Psalm 103:2. In the stillness of the night, a lonely tear rolls down the side of your cheek, things seem dismal and unclear, and suddenly, way deep down in your soul, the memory of how God lovingly delivered, kept, and carried you through…

“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10. To be still is to be free of movement, deep silence and calm, stillness. There are obviously times when physical movement needs to cease, as in the presence of imminent danger;…

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;  2 Corinthians 1:3. In times like these, an uplifting word, prayer, or kind deed is needed to guide us along our way. But there is nothing greater than the comfort, peace, and strength that…

“Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:” Isaiah 26:4. A while back, I stopped by a yogurt shop with a unique name: F.R.O.G, which means Fully Rely on God. It was a wonderful reminder to trust God no matter what we face. As Scripture says, “Trust ye in the…

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. In…

“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.” Psalms 63:3-4. “Because of who you are, I give you glory; because of who you are I give you praise;” these are starting lyrics from the beautiful…