Have you ever felt totally alone and surrounded by overwhelming difficulties? Like you were literally under siege? Listen to this from Psalm 31: ‘Blessed be the Lord, for He has wondrously shown His steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city. I said in my alarm, “I am cut off from your…

If you are dealing with some kind of bad report, an overwhelming situation, or perhaps even a difficult affliction, let this word encourage and strengthen your heart: ‘But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God. My times are in your hand., rescue me from the hand of my enemies…Make your…

Here is a place where no threat, tormenting thoughts or even violence can penetrate: One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord…for He will hide me…

During this week of dealing with anxiety of the heart and mind, be encouraged with this portion of Scripture found in the 27th Psalm ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid…Though an army encamp against me,…

Without doubt much of what we see and hear today causes many to embrace anxiety and fear. Is there a better way to view life? Absolutely. Psalm 16:8 tells us: ‘I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. This is not wishful thinking. Keeping…

One of the things I am profoundly thankful for, in the realm of bringing counsel, or teaching or ministry of any kind, from my family, to Church and beyond – is that I am not offering up my own personal opinions or theories – but I am able to bring the Heart of God and…

Many people are weighed down very heavily in their lives and minds because of the reality of the sins that they have committed. Some are tormented by a particular sin they may have committed in the past and are always tormented by it’s memory. God sent His Son Jesus, to the Cross, to free all…

I spoke to a person recently who was deeply troubled in his heart. He said, “Between my work, marriage and being a parent, I just don’t know what is required of me.” I could see his concern. I knew he loved the Lord – so I pointed him to this statement found in God’s Word”…

Do you know those people in your life, or at work, or the neighborhood, that you know you have a very difficult time liking, or even getting along with? Or perhaps the feelings are even a bit harsher than that? I know this isn’t easy, but listen to this found in 1st John 4:7-8 Dear…

I think it’s safe to say that many of us love good, fresh fruit in any season. It is also safe to say that we are disappointed when we get home from the store, only to find out that the fruit is old or flavorless. God’s word also speaks about fruit. Not the kind that…