A Sure Foundation
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.” Isaiah 28:16 If you say that something is a sure thing, you mean that you are quite certain that it will most…
Read MoreIn Times of Trials
“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 In times like these we certainly need an uplifting word to guide us along our way. The name of Jesus comforts and…
Read MoreThe Gift of the Spirit
“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.” Acts 2:2 Suddenly…immediate and without warning something happens. On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were unified and waiting in Jerusalem as Jesus had instructed them to do. They were looking…
Read MoreFaith in Action
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6. The building is on fire, you make your way to the only open window thirty to forty feet high…but fortunately, you see the fireman and the…
Read MoreDivine Protection
“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…
Read MoreSorrow Turned into Joy
“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…
Read MoreFor Thine is the Kingdom
“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…
Read MoreBroken and Restored Relationships
“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.…
Read MoreHow to Disarm a Landmine
“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…
Read MorePouring Our Hearts Out to Jesus
“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…
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