“I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.” Revelation 22:16. The Irish have a beautiful saying that inspires hope during adversity. “Remember,” they say, “that the darkest hour of all is the hour…

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 There are many things that steal our peace and soundness of mind when we  succumb to unfavorable circumstances. But where can we find true peace? It certainly does not come from worldly comforts that we…

“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.  And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.” John 17:9-10. Thine is an Old English or religious possessive pronoun, giving the ownership or belonging to one. In…

“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 Psalm, David gives an analogy of a shepherd’s care and protection  for his sheep to our Lord’s…

“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 noticed how some people always want what others have and are never satisfied with…

““Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” John 15:8. On the night of the Last Supper, Jesus spoke to His disciples about the need to faithfully abide in Him. Though it appeared as a somewhat sad discourse and solemn farewell, it was, in actuality, a wonderful…

“And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it” 2 Colossians 2:15. In warfare, landmines are strategically deployed to injure or eliminate adversaries. Disarming such devices is a responsibility reserved for trained professionals, never to be undertaken alone or without appropriate expertise and equipment. The adversary…

“But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand”.  Deep down in the soul, in the spiritual, stillness is both required and necessary for a closer walk with our Almighty and Sovereign Lord. This spiritual stillness of the mind…

“Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the enemy.” Psalm 78:41-42.  We all know that a limit is when we impose restrictions, boundaries, or confinement on something or someone. Unfortunately, there are times when we…

“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5:18. Receiving a new job that affords a financial increase, quite easily, brings praise and thanksgiving to the lips and heart of the receiver. However, when a tree falls on a home and demolishes a substantial portion,…