Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com Isaiah 9:2 New Living Translation The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. For Encouragement When the Light shines, darkness flees, life comes, and joy breaks in the hearts of the people who … Continue reading When The Light Shines
Hope
The Blessings of a New Beginning.
Righteousness is not hereditary. Though God commends the life and teachings of parents as the best way to guide their children for righteous living (Prov. 22:6), we cannot presume on the condition of a person based on that of their parent. Accordingly, we cannot conclude from the wayward living of a person that their parents … Continue reading The Blessings of a New Beginning.
Give Thanks to the Lord for His Goodness
Giving Thanks to the Lord Psalm 107:1-2 New Living Translation Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. For EncouragementThe path to glory is always through the straits of life. The redeemed must testify to their odious … Continue reading Give Thanks to the Lord for His Goodness
Looking for Love in the Wrong Place
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Genesis 29:34 New International Version Again she conceived, and when she gave birth to a son she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi. For Encouragement The story of Leah is interesting. She was not … Continue reading Looking for Love in the Wrong Place
Peaceful Hearts and Minds
Philippians 4:8 New International Version Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. For Encouragement Circumstances have a way of making us anxious and depressed. But thank God, He gives us peace when … Continue reading Peaceful Hearts and Minds
When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Photo by George Becker on Pexels.com Numbers 11:22 New International Version Would they have enough if flocks and herds were slaughtered for them? Would they have enough if all the fish in the sea were caught for them?” For Encouragement Abraham did not see how he could have a baby with Sarah when they were … Continue reading When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Surprised by God
Genesis 16:13 New Living Translation Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” For Encouragement “The Angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert” … Continue reading Surprised by God
Finding Hope on Crises Part 5
Genesis 37:28 New King James Version “Then Midianite traders passed by; so, the brothers pulled Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt.” For EncouragementI had a conversation with a lady over the phone recently. She sounded disturbed about certain things happening in … Continue reading Finding Hope on Crises Part 5
Finding Hope in Crises – Part 2
Psalm 46:1 New King James Version God is our refuge and strength,A very present help in trouble. For Encouragement Psalm forty-six is one of my favorite psalms. It has a gentle and sweet appeal to the heart that calms the mind and soothes the soul. When situations assail our peace and threaten our stability, this golden psalm, penned by … Continue reading Finding Hope in Crises – Part 2
