The Living Word

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24. God knows, He cares, and He will show us the way! Have you ever been there when you said…“Lord, search my heart-help…

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:12-13.  We can suffer or undergo…

“ But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! Matthew 8:27. A tempest can be defined as a violent windy storm. As we weather through another hurricane off the Gulf Coast. My mind draws me to the thoughts and apprehensions faced in the midst…

“O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:9. There is a place way down deep in my soul, there the Holy Spirit dwells and reminds me that I am kept safe and secure by the Great I Am. All things move by His omnipotence and divine providence, and…

“A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.” Isaiah 42:3. Imminent danger, illnesses, mental anguish, financial losses, grief, feelings of unworthiness and numerous unexpected circumstances can emerge at any time; this journey called life follows a road that is unseen to…

“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 As a trainer for DCPS for many years, I can recall utilizing several ice breakers that established the idea of trusting in the team. One such…

“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24. Prayer is our direct and intimate communication with God,  it is the doorway to all that we could ever need. When we come before His throne of grace, we must believe…

“To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.” Isaiah 40:25. Even little kids understand the concept of equality; proceed to give one three cookies and the others two, they will readily let you know that, “it’s not fair!” the other kid has more than they do, and…

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16. “Prayer, is a habit of attention brought to bear on all that is.” – Patricia Hampl. A habit of attention… means to focus, concentrate, and center our…

“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. On my usual walk around the neighborhood, I saw and interesting sight…a gentleman was walking his dog-it appeared to be a great dane-a…