“A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.” Isaiah 42:3. When does it happen-that debilitating illness, loss of a dear loved one, spouse walks out, job folds under or other financial downfalls? All of these things and many others can catch…

“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 term sufficient is defined as having enough or adequate. God lovingly provides His amazing…

“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” James 1:19. We’ve all engaged in conversations were there are those who must always have the last word or their point of view is right regardless to your input- and God forbid…sometimes that just maybe you or me!…

“For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.” James 4:13 Regardless to how we contemplate what will happen in the future, we can only live one day at a time. Actually, one breath at a time. The future is not known to us but is…

“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.” 1 John 4:21” It is impossible to go before the throne of grace in prayer and leave out the concerns and needs of others. If we genuinely love God, then we will love others as well. 1 John 4:21…

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6. I very frequently call to rememberance the words of Psalm 19:14: ”Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of…

“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalms 55:22 I once heard a wonderful analogy of the choice between living in freedom vs. bondage. In South America, Africa and Asia, the natives devised an effective method of trapping monkeys. They take a…

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 Desensitized is defined as the act of being nonreactive or without tender feelings, showing a lack of sympathy or compassion for another. Unfortunately, if…

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 Have you ever  tried to figure things out and then recognized that you had it all wrong,  you were so sure you had it right; but in reality you did not have all the pieces to the puzzle!…

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Ephesians 3:20. The word able is defined as having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something: My grandson Ezail is nine-years-old, he never ceases to prove to me…