The Living Word

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13. There are many justifiable and valid reasons that can prohibit us for completing certain task. Some are physical, mental, spiritual, and even financial, dependent on the circumstances. And wouldn’t you know it, it does not help things that the adversary of our souls,…

“Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.” Mark 9:50.  Salt has a number of important purposes. This was especially true in the time of Christ when synthetic alternatives and refrigeration were unavailable and salt was the…

“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. At an incredibly early age heading off to college a pastor and dear friend wrote Proverbs 3:5-6 on a note and told me to keep its…

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 The title of an old familiar hymn resonates deep in my heart…  “We’ve come this far by Faith.” Hebrews 11:6 states: “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe…

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16.      William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He wrote these words . . . “All the world is a stage, And all the men and women merely…

“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10. We believe by faith that when we bring our petitions before the Lord, He answers yes, no or wait. Faith precedes asking. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that…

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 In the beginning God created both male and female. Genesis 1:27 states “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” These two were…

“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.  And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.” John 17:9-10. Thine is an old english or religious possessive pronoun, giving the ownership or beloning to one.…

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23. Who is it that you’re able to attest has never failed you, not even once-totally infallible…trustworthy in all matters…without any error? The inherent sinfulness of humanity exempts us all…

“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 There are just times when we all need a shoulder to cry on, someone to understand, a word of encouragement, and comfort…