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“And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.” Luke 8:46  Joy is the heart felt expression of knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His resurrection power. It is this peace that puts a smile deep down in our hearts in the midst of chaotic…

“”Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.” Psalm 32:7. Even in the ups and downs of life, all of God’s beloved children can rest in the assurance of His watchful care and protection. “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve…

“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…

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Psalm 103:2. In the stillness of the night a lonely tear rolls down the side of your cheek, things seem dismal and unclear, and suddenly, way deep down in your soul, the memory of how God lovingly delivered, kept, and carried you through…

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12. We study, consider, and strive to apply our spiritual weapons against Satan and his demonic forces daily. The apostle Paul admonishes us “Wherefore take unto…

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” Psalm 34:19. The book of Job gives us an account of how God is in sovereign control of all things. We see how He orchestrates the affairs of Job and allows Satan to touch everything that he has except…

“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. Family is most defined as those from the same descendants; family is about trustworthiness, commitment, and love; every born-again believer is a member of God’s family! “But as…

“Confess your faults one to another; and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16. The bible teaches us that we all suffer like afflictions in this life, that means that we are all going through something, but we have the assurance…

“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…

“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.” Isaiah 28:16 If you say that something is a sure thing, you mean that you are quite certain that it will most…

“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 In times like these we certainly need an uplifting word to guide us along our way. The name of Jesus comforts and…

“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.” Acts 2:2 Suddenly…immediate and without warning something happens. On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were unified and waiting in Jerusalem as Jesus had instructed them to do. They were looking…

“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. The building is on fire, you make your way to the only open window thirty to forty feet high…but fortunately, you see the fireman and the…

“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.” Psalm 125:1-2. In the midst of all the uncertainties of this present existence, we must have a…

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.” John 16:20. We are living in extraordinary times. The future appears chaotic and even dark to those without hope. However, for those of us who…

“For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13b. The wind blows and we feel the effects, but are unable to see it; the oceans depths  that are beyond the reach of man, roll up to the shore, stop and return, and the celestial heavens appear in the…

“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….

“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 In war landmines are strategically placed for two purposes, to maim or kill the enemy. Disarming a landmine is a task that is certainly left for the experts.  It is not to be…

“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.” Psalm 62:8 The lyric of an old hymn goes something like this…what a privilege it is to carry everything to God in prayer. It is a blessing to be able to share all our…

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 Worry, indecision, fear, unrest, and the list could go on. These are things that steal our peace and soundness of mind. Where and how can we find true peace? It certainly does not come from…