The Living Word

“But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” Isaiah 64:8. The human mind and heart naturally seek satisfaction in all kinds of worldly devices and things that appear to be self-gratifying…but deep down in the soul there is…

h“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28. One word or phrase can change a person’s perspective. The year was Nineteen ninety-five and I was a young mother on peritoneal dialysis. My brother in Christ, Rev.…

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 It is customary for a witness appearing before the court, to take an oath; these words are often repeated: “I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give will…

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,” Psalm 92:1-2 “Everyday is a day of thanksgiving…God’s been so good to me!” is a line from an old Baptist hymn. It…

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12 “Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.” Is an idiom taken from a poem entitled Judge Softly published in 1865 by Mary T.…

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12. Today we were awakened with the gift of the present, this very moment to live and walk in our divine purpose. God amazingly blessed us to see this day. It is easy to get caught up in what…

“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. There was young woman who walked alone home each day, so the story goes; and a young man desired to walk with her, but she refused…

“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 3:22-23. Take a moment and think about the crisp cool autumn air, absence of noise and peaceful environment that you hear in the early hours of the morning as…

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” Psalm 23:2 Rev. Milton Brunson &The Thompson Community Singers released a song in 1986 entitled “Safe in His Arms.” It has many times over reminded me of the never-ending protection, love and provisions which come from our risen Savior;…