I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13
“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear…” (Psalm 10:17) The word “prepare” means to get ready, or to put oneself in readiness. It also means to assemble, brace or strengthen. In my years of working in disaster services, emergency preparedness was
Read More11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. (Romans 13:11) I watched a show yesterday that said something that made me think. The main character was told the following: “You fell asleep. You gave
Read MoreSeeing Your Blessings Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! (Psalm 34:8) The Greek word often translated as “blessed” is makarios, which means “fortunate,” “happy,” “enlarged,” or “lengthy.” I’ve often heard people say “God has blessed me with…” and it ends with material things. And
Read MoreRecently we went to Kentucky with friends to visit the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. The Ark Encounter is a huge replica of Noah’s Ark which shows how things could have been laid out in the ark from the caging of animals, to the storage of food, to how Noah and his family lived. The
Read More23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4:23) We live in a time where security is important. Businesses, governments and homes put up security cameras, install locks and alarms as a precautionary method to protect their merchandise, countries and homes. We spend countless dollars protecting ourselves from those
Read MoreWe all have a past. We’ve either done wrong in our past or have been hurt by someone in the past. At just the right time that past can come up and bite us when we least expect it causing pain, anger or sadness. We might see or hear something that triggers us and reminds
Read More1Truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
Read More3 For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. (Psalm 61:3-4) As you go about your day, remember the Lord is with you. He is your shelter and strong tower from the
Read MoreAs we come to the close of another day, and we wind down before bed, take some time to think about your day. Was it stressful? Was it joyful? Did you carry worries and concerns that caused you anxiety? Did a memory trigger some sadness in you that you found hard to shake? No matter
Read MoreComfort My Soul Psalm 94:19 In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. (NKJV) When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (NIV) When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. (NLT) When my worry is great within me, Your comfort brings
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