Have you ever wondered why we have not been completely overwhelmed by the difficulties, horrors and unspeakable violence that we see perpetrated in this world? How have we been able to keep our heads above the water of all of these realities and daily challenges? The Bible tells us: ‘Because of the Lord’s great love…

When we look around the world today, it is very hard not to become discouraged over the many happenings and events in regard to evil, violence, even division and hatred. But God gave us His word, so we could have truth, hope and understanding, in view of all of these things: Jesus said: “I have…

It’s true, things happen all around us, and sometimes ‘to’ us, that are difficult to understand and at times, deal with. But listen to this in Psalm 34: ‘I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of His glories and grace. I will boast of all His kindness to me.…

Do you need a major turnaround? Check this out: ‘I waited patiently for the lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a…

One of the greatest difficulties to deal with, is the matter of dashed hopes. As a result, many have given up their hopes and dreams, and have fallen into a mere type of existence and survival, rather than living the kind of life that God promises in His word. Sound familiar? In Psalm 119:116 the…

Have you ever felt like you have been passed up, left out, overlooked, or even unfairly treated? Without doubt, this is something that causes many people to sit in discouragement and the chains of disappointment. Listen to these verses found in 1st Peter 5:6-8 “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at…

One of the key ways in understanding the awesome power of God’s love, and His mighty power and ability to do everything perfectly, and in the right time, is to remember this important Scripture found in Isaiah 55 verses 8-9 ‘My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts’, says the lord. ‘And my ways are beyond…

God never expects us to deny the impossible. He knows that we face challenges and responsibilities in this life, that in many ways, are just impossible. So then, what does He tell us in order to deal with the reality of the impossible? Here are 2 scriptures. ‘For I can do all things through Christ,…

There are many times in this life that it is very difficult to be happy or thankful or have good feelings about anything. This is where God’s word gives us the strategy and the blessing to overcome. It is found in a small but powerful little sentence in the 118th Psalm, verse 24: ‘This is…

Many times we approach prayer the way we approach the microwave. We want our answers right away and instantaneously. Well, sometimes God answers right away, but usually it happens when we least expect it. Listen to this in Psalm 27:14 ‘Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait Patiently for the Lord.’…