“For I am persuaded…” Paul wrote those words from a place of experience. He had been imprisoned, flogged to near death, stoned, chased out of towns, and lived without the security of a warm bed or a good meal at the close of day. But those events had actually convinced…

HYMN DAY! “The Love of God” by Frederick Martin Lehman speaks to the longing of every man’s soul to be safe, secure, and deeply loved. The words are powerful and so true! 1 The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell. It goes beyond…

I hate suffering. I hate physical suffering, and emotional suffering, and walking dark valleys. I especially hate seeing someone I love go through a time of suffering. It’s such a feeling of helplessness when we cannot rescue a loved one from a place of pain and sorrow. Watching my mom…

In biblical times, sheep were raised for the slaughter. And sheep didn’t resist it; they submitted meekly. There is an application here for the Christian. Every day, we lay down self for the glory of the Kingdom. We give up our selfish desires to do His will. We choose the…

No one! Nothing! (That answers the questions in Romans 8:35.) People are fickle. Misunderstandings or arguments can divide families or friendships. But Jesus is steadfast. He loves unconditionally, unendingly, and unreservedly. There is absolutely nothing that will separate the redeemed from the Redeemer. This world might seem without stability or…

Have you ever been falsely accused? We probably all have been at some point in time. I came home from school one day, very upset, because someone had accused me of something I hadn’t done. My mom told me, “If someone speaks ill of you, live in a way that…

HYMN DAY! “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” (written by Martin Luther and translated to English by Frederick Hedge) is one of those hymns that makes my chest go tight with awe and wonder. Read these words. Let them remind you…we are safe, secure, and ever-loved by Almighty God. 1…

There is no greater stronghold than God’s love. His love is all-encompassing, all-wise, all-powerful, never-failing. We can trust Him to be with us today and tomorrow and all the tomorrows to come…right into eternity. Yes, because we live in a sinful world, the evil one’s darts will fire in our…

The longer I walk with the LORD, the more I realize the truth of this scripture. When we love God and are dedicated to His purpose, there is NOTHING we face that is wasted in His kingdom. My biggest childhood hurts are woven into my adult ministries. The hardships and…

I’m a wordsmith, and I have a fairly good vocabulary, but there are times when I find myself wordless. When the burdens of life press down so heavily, or a situation arises that seems hopeless, or I don’t know where to turn or what to do, words refuse to form.…