The Living Word

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20. Amazing is defined as causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing: totally…

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23. The safest place to be is in the will of God. The road that we travel may not always be easy, but when God designs the pathway… it is the best laid plan for us. My…

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be, weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.“ Isaiah 40:31 Waiting is not an easy task…my mom would say “a watched pot never boils;” simply meaning that the more you…

“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” Luke 6:46. I am so satisfied with my Savior, He means more to me than anything, Anything that this world could ever offer me… beautiful lyrics from a familiar gospel hymn entitled, So, Satisfied by Luther Barnes. The world offers…

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Psalms 103:1 Way down deep in my sanctified soul is a line from an old gospel hymn that resonates in my heart. It denotes the feelings that touches our very core, our inward man. It is our duty that…

“Give us day by day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 Prayer…the most powerful resource that we have that links our communitcation with our Heavenly Father. In Luke Chapter 11, Jesus gives an important lesson on prayer to His disciples, He taught them to pray for their daily bread; to ask for the needs of the…

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”  2 Corinthians 12:9. “Just be strong.” A well-meaning admonition often said to uplift and help someone facing…

““He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 Sorrow of the heart and all other emotions that render us in need of comfort pushes us ever so close to Jesus…in the sanctity of His love, peace and comfort we can run to…

“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15. The expression ‘tit for tat’  is an old english term that means responding to someone’s action against you using the same force; in like manner or equivalent retaliation.…

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4. “Blackface is a form of theatrical makeup used predominantly by non-black performers to portray a caricature of a black person. In the United…