God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surgingPsalm 46:1-3 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing:For still our … Continue reading A Mighty Fortress
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Our Confident Hope
Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.Romans 8:18 Your Encouragement O, the glory to be revealed to us at s Christ’s appearing! This is our hope. This is our confidence. So, persevere, my brother and sister, until this glory dawns on us at the coming … Continue reading Our Confident Hope
Being Human
Jonathan got up from the table in fierce anger; on that second day of the feast he did not eat, because he was grieved at his father’s shameful treatment of David.1 Samuel 20:34 For Meditation How long did it take Jonathan to come to terms with the truth that his father’s threat to kill David … Continue reading Being Human
What Ungodly Alliance Can Do
The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will enter the battle in disguise, but you wear your royal robes.” So, the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.2 Chronicles 18:29 For Meditation I have never understood King Jehoshaphat and his decision to go to war with Ahab (2 Chronicles 18:29). But that is … Continue reading What Ungodly Alliance Can Do
Peace to You
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart because I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 For Meditation In these tumultuous times, we can all take refuge in these words of our Savior, Jesus Christ. When He … Continue reading Peace to You
Habakkuk’s Prayer
How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen!“Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save.3 Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all this misery?Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence.I am surrounded by people who love to argue and fight.4 The law has become paralyzed, and there is … Continue reading Habakkuk’s Prayer
Renewing Your Mind
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.2 Corinthians 10:5 For MeditationAn area of our life that may be our greatest weakness is dancing with condemning thoughts and opinions about ourselves. The things we see and … Continue reading Renewing Your Mind
Confronting Your Past
In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the flocks and herds and camels as well.Genesis 32:7 For Meditation Our past! I hold it up as our worst enemy to face at any time – the fiercest terrorist in everybody’s life. It is dark and ugly. It haunts menacingly … Continue reading Confronting Your Past
A Higher Purpose
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.Luke 11:5-6 For Meditation This is one of the most perplexing passages in sacred scripture until you read the entire story (Jn. 11:1-44). Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, yet He did … Continue reading A Higher Purpose
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 