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“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9. There are just some things that we must settle in our hearts. God provides peace…

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalms 30:5 A good cry sometimes is actually good for us. Crying, especially by men, have often been looked on as a sign of weakness; we have all heard the phrase…

“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. At an early age heading off to college a pastor and dear friend wrote Proverbs 3:5-6 on a note and told me to keep its meaning…

“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.” Proverbs 14:26. The feeling or belief that we can rely on someone or something, is what we define as being confident. Our reliance is based on the proven faithfulness of our source; it is true that we…

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11. Everything that we need is lovingly provided by God. The scripture teaches us that “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.”  Even though God knows exactly what we need, there is a lesson in coming before…

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Psalms 103:1 Way down deep in my sanctified soul is a line from an old gospel hymn that resonates in my heart. It denotes the feelings that touches our very core, our inward man. It is our duty that…

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” -Michael Jordan. As God’s…

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:17 “A jewel is a godly friend; nothing is more powerful than a loyal, faithful friend who will pray for you.”  This unknown quote reminds me of how valuable it is to surround ourselves with a network of honest and faithful friends;…

“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalms 23:3 Restoration can be defined as the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. In the 23rd Psalms David gives an analogy of a shepherd’s care and protection for his sheep to our Lord’s…

 “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8. Darkness is the absence of light… proverbial darkness and sorrows creep in unaware at times; it is like the storm that looms overhead, and the winds and the waves appear to be unpeaceable…it can…

“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”2 Corinthians 4:16-17. As a previous Principal I had many wonderful experiences, and…

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.” John 10:14-15 Every circumstance that we encounter is under the providential care of God; there are many things which happen that…

“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.” Matthew 12:20. Tender can be defined as showing gentleness, and concern; during times of emotional, physical, or spiritual brokenness, we all need someone to show a little tenderness-the truth is we never know exactly…

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life “ John 3:16. David wrote Psalm 130 from a penitent heart; waiting on God in hopes of His divine grace and lovingkindness to provide forgiveness. We too must come humble…

The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:9. Good is defined as that which is morally right, or righteous… God is all that is good-the Bible states: “And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.”…

“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. A beautiful adorned bride stands with her groom at the altar, they’re gazing into one another eyes and they both make sincere promises to love one another forever. ….

“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.  In 1650, the English theologian, Thomas Fuller penned the phrase, “the darkest hour is just before dawn;” exactly what was the theologian conveying? I surmise that it is certainly…

“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;” Philippians 1:9. As Christians we are partners in the gospel. What a blessing it is to intercede for one another to run this Christian race with spiritual joy, strength, peace, and fellowship. We praise and honor…

“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” I Peter 1:13 “And idle mind is the devil’s workshop.” I know you have heard this saying many times. It is not validated in…

“Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.” 1 Kings 17:9. When God is involved, He has already prepared the way. The prophet Elijah, prophesied against the wicked king Ahab, foretelling of a drought that would hit the land. God…