"Be not afraid nor dismayed...for the battle is not yours, but God's."     2 Chronicles 20:15When Israel was threatened by the armies of Amalek God gave them a glorious victory.  Realizing that God wa...  Read More

"That men may know...thou...art the most High over all the earth."     Psalm 83:18The Israelites called God Jehovah, a name they thought of as incommunicable and inexplicable.  The name means the "sel...  Read More

"Do not give in to sinful desires."     Romans 6:12 NLTPaul writes: "Consider yourselves to be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ...Do not let sin control the way you live; do no...  Read More

"Let us go into the house of the Lord."      Psalm 122:1 NKJVThe psalmist said, "I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go into the house of the Lord.'"  Do you feel that way about God's house too? ...  Read More

"Everyone abandoned me...But the Lord stood with me."     2 Timothy 4:16-17 NLTWhen someone you love dies, divorces or deserts you, it hurts deeply.  Even Paul wasn't exempt.  Here are some of his las...  Read More

"His heart is established; he will not be afraid."     Psalm 112:8 NKJVTo achieve success in life there are three obstacles you'll have to be aware of and overcome: (1) Weariness.  It's reputed that d...  Read More

"He who does not love does not know God, for God is love."     1 John 4:8 NKJVLove is not just a noun; it's a verb.  It's not what you think or feel; it's what you do.  When Mother Teresa arrived in C...  Read More

"Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you."     Proverbs 3:3 ESVBefore the Passover meal, all the disciples forgot to wash Jesus' feet.  Bad performance!  And after Jesus explained how the ...  Read More

"No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening--it's painful!"     Hebrews 12:11 NLTMany of the frustrating things that our children do, are best ignored or minimized because they're just being kid...  Read More

"The Lord executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed."     Psalm 103:6 NKJVWhen O.J. Simpson was tried for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown, the jury ruled "Not guilty."  In co...  Read More

"The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man."     Genesis 39:2 NKJVAdmission to certain social clubs depends on your family of origin: blue blood, or blue collar.  Sadly some employers and ...  Read More

"He who sows bountifully will...reap bountifully."     2 Corinthians 9:6 NKJVJim Penner says: "It was a cold snowy day as my mother drove my sister and me to church.  Living at the bottom of the Rocky...  Read More