Happy are the people whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a source of spring water; even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings. They go from strength to strength; each appears before God in Zion. Psalms 84:5-7 Entangle […]
“I woke up this morning, wide awake at 4am. When that happens, I know God wants me to pray about something and to say something. Over all the years of being His exhorter, having the gift of exhortation, we have a sensitivity between us and I know time to listen closely is here and this […]
Our Soul Shivers In This Present Darkness Darkness comes in like a flood, it makes our soul shiver, but God’s sliver of light, enlightens our darkness with hope. We can hope in the dark as deceit surrounds us on all sides causing despair to rise in our heart because as we open our heart wide to […]
If with heart and soul you’re doing good, do you think you can be stopped? Even if you suffer for it, you’re still better off. Don’t give the opposition a second thought. Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone […]
I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue me. For God alone has become my Savior. He alone is my safe place; his wraparound presence always protects me. For he is my champion defender; there’s no risk of failure with God. So […]
The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared to hope. Tim Keller Shalom – Disrupter Of Chaos Every year, Holy Week returns and passes us by like […]
“Draw me to your will even when it crosses against my comfort.” T.G. Melton Samuel was displeased with their request and went to the Lord for guidance. “Do everything they say to you,” the Lord replied, “for they are rejecting me, not you. They don’t want me to be their king any longer. Ever since […]
Let your life be shaped by integrity with truth written upon your heart. That’s how you will find favor and understanding with both God and men—you will gain the reputation of living life well. Proverbs 3 The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9 Beware […]
So, stop fooling yourselves! Evil companions will corrupt good morals and character. Come back to your right senses and awaken to what is right. Repent from your sinful ways. For some have no knowledge of God’s wonderful love. You should be ashamed that you make me write this way to you! 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 Just […]
The Lord thundered and our enemies have been cut off, vanished in everlasting ruins. All their cities have been destroyed— even the memory of them has been erased. But Yahweh, our mighty God , reigns forever! He sits enthroned as King ready to render his verdicts and judge all with righteousness. He will issue his […]
God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? Listen, I received a command to bless; God has blessed, and I cannot reverse it! No misfortune […]
Yahweh is my revelation-light and the source of my salvation. I fear no one! I’ll never turn back and run, for you, Yahweh, surround and protect me. When evil ones come to destroy me, they will be the ones who turn back. My heart will not fear even if an army rises to attack. I […]
Because you have kept the word of My endurance [My command to persevere], I will keep you [safe] from the hour of trial, that hour which is about to come on the whole [inhabited] world, to test those who live on the earth. I am coming quickly. Hold tight what you have, so that no […]
When they arrived in Bethlehem, Mary went into labor, and there she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped the newborn baby in strips of cloth, and Mary and Joseph laid him in a feeding trough since there was no available space in any upper room in the village. When they arrived in Bethlehem, […]
“If we are the body of our Lord Jesus Christ… Are you making a difference? Are you touching a life? Are you an example for others to see? Do you represent Christ? Are you the best you can be? Are your hands made of compassion? Is your heart full of love? Are you helping the […]