The Living Word

“When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Psalm 27:2.  Haven’t you made this statement before…my goodness, it didn’t even see that coming! Children often utilize the term “fighting fair” or “playing fair.” The expression denotes that the other child is unfair…

 “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8. Darkness is the absence of light… proverbial darkness and unrest can creep in so suddenly at times; it is like the storm that looms overhead, and the winds and the waves appear to be…

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4. To all who place their faith and trust in God to protect and guide us along life journey, we will never be disappointed. The Psalmist uses the metaphor of an eagle…

“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” Matthew 6:26. It is very early in the morning, the crisp air and stillness of the neighborhood brings refreshing thoughts of the new day…

“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. How many times do you make plans for yourself, your children, grandchildren, spouse, and others to do or have things in the future, especially since you have prepared…

“Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.” Isaiah 40:1. This life’s journey can be hard sometimes my friends. I just stopped to remind those with wounded hearts, and the absence of a loved one today that earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. God hears and He knows the cries of His…

“Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.” Matthew 13:32. The mustard seed is quite small-the seed is only .075 inches in diameter and can produce…

“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” 1 Peter 1:25. In my home as a child there were a few things that my parents instilled in us: the love of God, His word, and getting an education. My sister Louise…

“ “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.” Psalm 28:7. Strength is defined as the quality of being strong: capacity for exertion or endurance. In times of trouble, we find ourselves praying…

“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” Luke 15:24 It is never too late to make a fresh start with God. The familiar analogy of the Prodigal Son reminds us of God’s amazing grace to bring reconciliation to the lost.…