Scriptures: Jeremiah 8:21-22 (CSB)- I am broken by the brokenness of my dear people.  I mourn; horror has taken hold of me.  Is there no balm in Gilead?  Is there no physician there? So why has the healing of my dear people not come about?I Thessalonians 5:23 – May your whole spirit, soul, body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus. Gilead, east of Jordan, was known for its medici...  Read More

Scripture:  Matthew 4:18-22 -  And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20They immediately left their nets and followed Him. 21 Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John...  Read More

Ephesians 5:18 (CSB) – Give thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.I Thessalonians 5:16 (CSB) – Rejoice always, pray constantly, giving thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ JesusAren’t you comforted when you pray in times of distress, trials, frustration and even when you are tempted to sin?  Some think that we can just pray to...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 103:1-5 - Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewe...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 27:13-14 (CSB) – I am certain that I will see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living.  Wait for the Lord, be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord.David was obviously going through a trial, but he was confident that in his life, God would see him through.  David knew what it was like to wait for the Lord.  He was anointed as king at age 16, but he di...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 41;10 - Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I willstrengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’We have to face many challenges, and sometimes we become fearful. We have a choice in dealing with fear: Forget everything and run  or  face everything and riseWe have to continue to put our trust/faith in our Lord J...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 4:6 - And there will be a tabernacle for shade in the daytime from the heat, for a place of refuge, and for a shelter from storm and rain.Psalms 119:114 - You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.God is a shelter in the times of a storm.  We have to run to God, not get bitter, cry out to Him, and He will deliver us. We don’t know how our current trial will end ...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 103:13 - As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those whofear Him.  Psalms 103:17 - But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlastingOn those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children,A nation, family, or a person that does not fear God, who rejects God and His word willeventually go down to nothing.  They will suffer the consequences of ...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 73:25 - Whom have I in heaven but You?  And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.Psalms 86:8 - Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord; nor are there any works like Your works.One of my favorite praise songs is a medley entitled “I Worship You Almighty God/There is None Like You”.  The words of the song reflect the sentiment of my heart:I worship You Almighty...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 27:14 - Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!Have you ever found yourself in God’s waiting room?  Have you ever waited  on God to answer a prayer request, but it took a long time and  you found yourself getting anxious or worried about the situation?  Has your patience ever run out?  Our immediate response should be t...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 12:7-10 -  And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect ...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 5:10-11 - For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.We all were once alienated and were enemies in our mind by wicked works against God.  To...  Read More