The Living Word

“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…

“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.;” Matthew 6:34. Everything that we need is lovingly provided by God. The scripture teaches us that “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume…

“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…

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” 1 Peter 5:6. Humility means “the state of being humble.” Both it and humble have their origin in the Latin word humilis, meaning “low.” It is the ability to display a selfless attitude, down to earthiness, void of…