“For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.: Romans 8:14 After forty days, providing the infallible proof that He was alive and risen from the grave, Jesus prepared for His ascension into Heaven, where even to this day, He sits on the right hand of the Father. Jesus,…

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Written in 1776 by Thomas Paine as the American Revolution drew to a close. Paine…

“And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 2 Corinthians 12:7. “God has a way that is mighty sweet.” My mother often said this. Sweet didn’t…

“And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.” Luke 8:46  We find real Joy in truly knowing our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the power of His resurrection. His comfort and peace bring hope and assurance when life, at its best, is chaotic. During those…

“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” Psalms 50:15. We all encounter circumstances that outright boggle the mind. A feeling of total helplessness…those times when you fall to your face and cry out… Lord, what can I do…how do I alleviate this situation- and deep…

“For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10b. “Don’t worry, be happy” was a popular song some years ago. I believe its message was to remain happy regardless of life’s circumstances. However, this perspective is not always realistic. Happiness is a positive emotional state, but our emotions fluctuate in response to life events. One…

“Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.” Isaiah 28:16. When constructing a building, a carpenter establishes a solid foundation that is carefully planned, laid, and tested to endure adverse…

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1. It is quite easy to talk about peace, love, and happiness when life is going great, or when having mountain-top experiences. But way down deep in the valley of trials and tribulations, when things aren’t going so well or really hurt…

“For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.” Hebrews 2:18. The sky was dark, and lightning flashed as thunder rolled outside my window. I thought of God’s divine providence in the midst of the storm. He causes the rain to fall and the sun to…

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalms 46:1. In the secret place of your heart, a single tear rolls down the side of your cheek as you whisper, “Lord, do it,” and the Spirit softly whispers back. . . “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that,…