“Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.” Psalm 16:1 We all face many decisions in life. Some are easy, and some are not. We must settle in our hearts one important fact, especially when the going gets rough, and surely it will… is God trustworthy or not? Our answer shapes…

““And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7. Darkness is simply the absence of light. Sometimes sorrows creep in like a sudden storm that looms overhead, and the winds and the waves appear to be unpeaceable. It can come in forms of physical…

“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.” Genesis 24:15 When I think of the necessity of being on time, my mind goes to my great-aunt Josephine Copeland….

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. Every situation that we encounter is under the providential care of God. Many things happen that we are oblivious to in their occurrence and outcome, but as His beloved children, we will ultimately see…

“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.” 1 John 4:21 It is impossible to go before the throne of grace in prayer and leave out the concerns and needs of others. If we genuinely love God, then we will love others as well. 1 John 4:21…

“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Jeremiah 31:3 It’s always inspiring to hear of couples who have been married for fifty, sixty, ot seventy years. They often share how love has kept them together regardless of…

Lord, Keep Me Day by Day! “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12. Goals and aspirations change as we grow older; my parents would say that we would learn to understand things better with just a few more risings and settings of the sun. Youthful…

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”  Psalm 30:5. Trials, tribulations, and afflictions are experienced by us all at some juncture in our lives. In Psalms, David often wrote of his afflictions and trials facing the enemy, but…

“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” Luke 15:24 It is never too late to make a fresh start with God. The familiar analogy of the Prodigal Son reminds us of God’s amazing grace to bring reconciliation to the lost….

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8 Giving up is never an option for the child of God. Circumstances may become extremely challenging, and it appears as though we just cannot hang on any…