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“Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?” John 11:40 In some of the darkest areas in our lives, in all honesty it is not so easy to relate to these words “And we know that all things work together for good…

“But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.” Matthew 14:24-25 The book of Matthew in the fourteenth chapter, gives us an account of Jesus sending his disciples in…

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: “Matthew 7:7        Prayer is the means by which we ask for all that we need; it is our direct communication with God. When we come before God, we must believe that He is our divine…

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139: 23-24. How often do you pour your heart out before our Lord and Savior, seeking guidance? I am not sure about you,…

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6 Anxiety, worry, fear, distress, agitation, tension, irritability are all common feelings and emotions that attempt to mentally affect us all on a daily basis. I recall being stuck in traffic one…

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 How many times do you awake and have an extensive list of things that bombard your mind for the…

“Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.” Jeremiah 17:7. Why does a young mother twenty-seven years old, with a young baby decide to end it all for them both, and so many talented young teenagers who are just beginning to live, murder one another? It is quite…

“And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the Lord your God was your king.” 1 Samuel 12:12 Have you ever noticed those who must have everything someone else has? There are just some…

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13. There are many justifiable and valid reasons that can prohibit us for completing certain task. Some are physical, mental, spiritual, and even financial, dependent on the circumstances. And wouldn’t you know it, it does not help things that the adversary of our souls,…

“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- and you whisper, “Lord, do it…” and the Spirit, softly whispers back. . . “And this is the confidence that we have in him,…

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” John 16:13. How do you really know that something is true? You must get to…

“Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?” Matthew 18:33. No one walks this journey of life alone; and it is just nice to be nice. The spiritual seeds that we sow in the life of others of kindness, mercy, compassion, good-will and love…are sure to…

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23. The safest place to be is in the will of God. The road that we travel may not always be easy, but when God designs the pathway… it is the best laid plan for us. My…

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Our thoughts and mindset can either guide us into a…

“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…

“There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.” Psalm 46:4 Do you know what it feels like to be cornered in and you have no earthly idea which way to go? Praise God that there is always help at…

“For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.” Galatians 2:12 Living up to our convictions is not an easy task. Our convictions show that we are thoroughly confidence in what we embrace to…

“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.” Psalm 8:4-5. “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that…

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;” 2 Corinthians 10:4. I love to watch a good wrestling or boxing fight, as a young child my brother Reginald and I would watch wrestling on Saturday mornings. Jack and Jerry Briscoe were our favorite…

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 In the beginning God created both male and female. Genesis 1:27 state “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” These two were…