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“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,…

““Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3. Mental space is a psychological concept. It refers to the way we form ideas in our minds—in simple terms, it’s about the thoughts we choose to let in or out. When you allow fewer distractions…

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39. It’s a sweet relief to…

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14. For as long as I can remember, a small figurine adorned my mother’s whatnot shelf. It depicted the “Three Wise Monkeys.” One had hands covering his mouth, signifying “speak no evil”;…

“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” Psalms 50:15. Even those whom we believe to be the strongest Christians encounter circumstances that simply boggle the mind, times when you feel totally helpless. In those moments, you fall to your knees and cry out, Lord,…

“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…

“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. When I was very young and about to leave for college, a pastor and close friend wrote Proverbs 3:5-6 on a note for me and encouraged me…

“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.                            …

“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.” Psalm 121:5. Aloe plants are known for their resilience and adaptability. Although I do not have a “green thumb,” I enjoy caring for plants and flowers. On one occasion, a friend gave me a piece of aloe, which I placed in…

“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” Luke 6:46.  I am so satisfied with my Savior. He means more to me than anything—anything that this world could ever offer me. These are beautiful lyrics from a familiar gospel hymn entitled ‘So Satisfied’ by Luther Barnes. The world offers many…

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, KJV) When we place our faith and trust in God to protect and guide us along life’s journey, we will never be disappointed. The Psalmist uses the metaphor of an eagle…

“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…

“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 For God’s children, giving up is not an option. Circumstances may become extremely challenging, and it appears as though we just cannot hang on any longer, but…

“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…

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9. Joshua 1:9. During one of my regular walks in the neighborhood, I noticed something that caught my attention. A man was out with…

“And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.” (Genesis 21:19.) Wilderness is an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region. There are times in life that we find ourselves in our own spiritual wilderness. Those circumstances that are out…

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4. “Blackface is a form of theatrical makeup used predominantly by non-black performers to portray a caricature of a black person. In the United…

“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 3:23. Can you think of anyone among your family, friends, or even your most trusted colleagues who has never let you down, not even once? None of us are…

“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.” Psalm 27:3 Caught in a perilous storm on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples feared for their lives. Seeing what they believed was a spirit, they cried out in terror. Jesus…

“Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.” Matthew 12:33. Today is Mother’s Day, a special time to give thanks, show love, and appreciate our mothers. For those whose mothers are now with the Lord, we…