The Living Word

“But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them walking on the sea.” Matthew 14:24-25 The old gospel hymn song sung by the late Rev. James Cleveland sheds light and give these comforting…

“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” Psalm 18:2 When the Earth all around me is sinking sand, On Christ, the solid rock I stand; When I need a shelter,…

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;” 2 Corinthians 10:4. I love to watch a good wrestling or boxing fight, as a young child my brother Reginald and I would watch wrestling on Saturday mornings. Jack and Jerry Briscoe were our favorite…

“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us,”2 Corinthians 1:20. If there is ever a time when we really need a comforting word from the Lord, it is when the challenges of life appear to stop us dead in our tracks, as…

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Valentine’s day is celebrated throughout the world during the month of February. It is a day designated for people to show their affection for another person or people by sending cards, flowers, or chocolates with messages…

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” Proverbs 16:3. Sam Parker is a keynote speaker and the author of 212 the extra degree. He writes- “One degree. Applying one extra degree of temperature to water means the difference between something that is simply very hot and something…

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 Mental space is a psychological theory. It is the process of creating cognitive…

“For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.” James 4:13 Regardless to how we contemplate what will happen in the future, we can only live one day at a time. Actually, one breath at a time. The future is not known to us but is…

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. The Greek word for angels is anggelos, which means messenger. As we travel along this journey of life, we are unable to see the next step, twist or turn that our path takes, but…

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 Have you ever figured things out and then recognized that they were not the way you originally thought they were at all- you had it all wrong, but quite sure that you were right, in reality you  just…