Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God” The Lord God Almighty who promises to be with us, even if the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the sea, calls us to “be still and know he is God” (Psalm 46:2;10). I’m working on it. I’m Continue Reading…
Genesis 3:24 “After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.” In 1940, Winston Churchill famously remarked, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed Continue Reading…
John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” I’ve learned from Public Speaking that the shortest sentences are usually the most powerful. Continue Reading…
Ephesians 4:31 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” Continue Reading…
Psalm 101:1 “I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise.” One of the silver linings to come out of the cloud of COVID -19 for me has been a visit from my two grandsons. The other morning, I was reading a book to them by Josh Continue Reading…
Hebrews 2:3-4 “how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit Continue Reading…
Matthew 7:9-11 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven Continue Reading…
Mark 11:20-21 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!” My first response after reading the eleventh chapter of Mark was Lord don’t let us become withered fig trees! Continue Reading…
Romans 8:18 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” My heart turned somersaults of joy as I watched our daughter and son-in-law raise their right hands Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 5:19 “that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” “How do I know God isn’t punishing my friend now for sin he committed 20 years ago?” she asked me. “Did Continue Reading…