The Living Word

“I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” Solomon 2:1 I love the beauty of an arrangement arrayed with roses and exotic colors of various plants; it brings peace and calmness to my thoughts and soul. Two of the most beautiful flowers in the world are used as a metaphor for…

“There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.” Matthew 7:15. The word core can be defined as that which is central to the existence or character of someone or something: it is the traits…

“There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” John 6:9.ing The expression down to your last penny denotes a circumstance of being financially devoid of resources at the moment, not knowing how you will even consider making ends meet-and then miraculously God…

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 Are you facing any obstacles today that seem insurmountable? There comes a point in life when we’re oblivious as to which way to…

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” John 14:1. The feeling of loss, or the anticipated knowledge that a person that you love, and care for will leave or has been taken away…the heart sinks and troubled thoughts of where do I go, what will happen without this…

“Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.” Psalm 119:111 Where do you go to seek things of great value, treasures that will last indefinitely? The bible immediately points us in the right directions and admonishes us “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,…

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Hebrews 13:8 Our Savior, Jesus the Christ is the same sovereign LORD from the beginning of time, the inaugural of the Gospel and with us two thousand years later. He is our merciful, powerful, and all-sufficient God. In Him we can trust and cast all…

“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” Romans 5:11 One of my favorite hymns is The Blood will Never Lose its Power. When I think about Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross to reconcile us back to God .…

“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans 8:27 Have you ever been at a place in your life when you had no idea which way to turn- and outright looking for a word from…

“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.” Psalms 63:3-4. “Because of who you are, I give you glory, because who you are I give you praise;” these are starting lyrics from the beautiful…