The Living Word

“That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works.” Psalm 26:7 A witness can be described as someone who has actually seen or been involved in an event. To say that the witness is proven is to say that the account is credible. As born-again believers we are…

“But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” Luke 12:48. In our household, my parents had five of us,…

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 A shadow can be defined as a covering or hoovering mask, an inseparable companion or follower. When we humbly submit ourselves to the will of our Heavenly Father, He will provide divine overshadowing in…

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14. An ancient Arab proverb state “There are three things that return not: the spoken word, the spent arrow, and the lost opportunity!” this was written in 1875 and still holds true today. Too often we get…

“Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord’s thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.” Deuteronomy 10:14 Have you made a New Year’s Resolution? It probably goes something like; this is the year, I will… we often make plans for ourselves, our children, grandchildren, spouse, and others to do…

“Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?” Matthew 18:33. No one walks this journey of life alone; and it is just nice to be nice. The spiritual seeds that we sow in the life of others of kindness, mercy, compassion, good-will and love…are sure to…

“Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.” Ephesians 5:6 I have been called a “picky” eater by many people. I simply answer to those who ask, “If it doesn’t look right, or taste right, I don’t want it.” And…

“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” John 3:5. It is impossible to have a relationship with our Creator outside of the new birth. The Bible teaches in John 4:24 that “God is a Spirit:…

“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.” Revelation 19:11. I gave my heart to God as a teenager; away from home for the first time in college was a true learning experience.…

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 Chaos, fear and panic leads to irrational thinking and actions. Fear distorts our vision and takes…