The Good Shepherd’s Grace

By Violetra Ward | October 15, 2024

“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.  We all carry burdens in this life…but the word of the Lord in Galatians…

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Is Your Spiritual House in Order?

By Violetra Ward | October 14, 2024

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:3. You’ve just settled in for your favorite t.v. show and a snack…the doorbell rings, you wonder who in the world is that, I’m not expecting…

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The Goodness of God!

By Violetra Ward | October 13, 2024

The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:9. God is all that is good– the word of the Lord testifies to us of His goodness: “And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.” Mark 10:8.…

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Praying for Others

By Violetra Ward | October 12, 2024

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;” 1 Timothy 2:1. We all suffer like afflictions in this life. That means that we’re all going through something. Psalm 34:19 states: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of…

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Lord, Keep Me Day by Day!

By Violetra Ward | October 11, 2024

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12. Goals and aspirations change as we grow older, my parents would say, that we would learn to understand things better with just a few more risings and settings of the sun. Youthful dreams are more aligned with the…

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Everyday is a Day of Thanksgiving!

By Violetra Ward | October 10, 2024

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,” Psalm 92:1-2 “Everyday is a day of thanksgiving…God’s been so good to me!” is a line from an old Gospel hymn. It…

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A Very Present Help in Trouble!

By Violetra Ward | October 9, 2024

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1. It is 5am in the morning in Tampa, Florida, we are on high alert to prepare for the catastrophic hurricane headed our way. The news commentators projects it to be the worst storm that has hit the Tampa Bay Area in…

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Our Shield and Buckler

By Violetra Ward | October 8, 2024

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4. To all who place their faith and trust in God to protect and guide us along life’s journey, we will never be disappointed. The Psalmist uses the metaphor of an eagle…

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It is Fixed

By Violetra Ward | October 7, 2024

“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” Colossians 1:16-17. Divine providence is…

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But, What if You Say No?

By Violetra Ward | October 6, 2024

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:” 1 John 5:14. My nine year old grandson Ezail knows just how to get my attention. Often, he desires for me to get something he really wants…on one such occasion he came…

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