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It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,” Psalm 92:1-2 “Everyday is a day of thanksgiving…God’s been so good to me!” is a line from an old Baptist hymn. It…

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12 “Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.” Is an idiom taken from a poem entitled Judge Softly published in 1865 by Mary T….

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12. Today we were awakened with the gift of the present, this very moment to live and walk in our divine purpose. God amazingly blessed us to see this day. It is easy to get caught up in what…

“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. Imminent danger, illnesses, mental anguish, financial losses, grief, feelings of unworthiness and numerous unexpected circumstances can emerge at any time; this journey called life follows a road that is unseen to…

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6. There was young woman who walked alone home each day, so the story goes; and a young man desired to walk with her, but she refused…

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new  every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23. Take a moment and think about the crisp cool autumn air, absence of noise and peaceful environment that you hear in the early hours of the morning as…

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” Psalm 23:2 Rev. Milton Brunson &The Thompson Community Singers released a song in 1986 entitled “Safe in His Arms.” It has many times over reminded me of the never-ending protection, love and provisions which come from our risen Savior;…

“Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.” Luke…

“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”Matthew 6:26. A dear friend of mine set up a hummingbird feeder last summer and sent me a video of the birds coming to feed,…

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 It is quite easy to point the finger at someone else’s failures-thinking yourself to be wiser and less likely to succumb to the error…

“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10. We believe by faith that when we bring our petitions before the Lord, He answers yes, no or wait. Faith pr”ecedes asking. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that…

“Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord’s thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.” Deuteronomy 10:14. How many times do you make plans for yourself, your children, grandchildren, spouse, and others to do or have things in the future, especially since you have prepared and worked diligently for…

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. I have often contemplated on how to solve a problem or where to seek help… and somewhere deep down in my soul I am stopped dead in my tracks..and I whisper…but God-the One who has all…

“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 You fall to your knees and you plead for God to search your heart,  show you the way that He would have you to go-fill your mind, and your very soul…

“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.” Psalms 37:37 The word mark in Psalm 37:37 admonishes us to observe, watch carefully and notice the actions of the perfect and upright man. The Thirty-seventh Psalm gives a vivid contrast between the wicked and the righteous; the perfect…

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4. The word succour is defined as assistance and support in hardship and distress. It goes far beyond help and denotes the actions of one who has the ability to aide, shield…

“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 the book of Psalms David wrote often of His afflictions and trials facing…

“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21-22 All men are sinful and consistently transgress. God’s amazing grace through Jesus Christ…

“Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.” 1 Kings 20:5 God hears the…

“Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.” John 13:7 We encounter things in life that we are not able to rationalize; they appear to be awry. The disciples were taken off guard and confused when Jesus, their Lord and Master began to wash their…