He who did not withhold or spare [even] His own Son but gave Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely and graciously give us all [other] things? Romans 8:32 AMPC Even though…. Even if…. Even when…. Learning to trust God no matter the circumstance, not for a particular outcome but to simply trust Him,Continue reading “Even Though…Even If…Even When”
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He Notices You
As He (Jesus) passed along He noticed a man blind from his birth. John 9:1 AMPC Jesus noticed a man. A lonely beggar described as “blind from his birth,” is noticed by the Creator as He walked along the dusty roads of His world. I’m immediately struck by two points in this short verse of Scripture.Continue reading “He Notices You”
A Testimony of “Through”
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as weContinue reading “A Testimony of “Through””
Hiding Behind the Baggage
Jesus said to him (a blind man), “What do you want me to do for you?” Mark 10:51a ESV One man there (at the pool of Bethesda) had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him,Continue reading “Hiding Behind the Baggage”
When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality
This I know, God is for me. In God will I praise His word; in the Lord will I praise His word. Psalm 56:9-10a NCV If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 Beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith… Jude 20,21a NASB The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble,Continue reading “When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality”
No Sugar-Coatings
Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.Continue reading “No Sugar-Coatings”
Before We Call
It will also come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 NASB Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 NIV Many years ago, as I walked through aContinue reading “Before We Call”
Has God said?
Did God really say…? Genesis 3:1 Jesus answered, “It is written: Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 How does one know where to land their feet on the solid foundation of what Truth actually is? In our culture and world,Continue reading “Has God said?”
Deliverance Through the Storm
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. ISAIAH 43:2 NLT Yea, though I walk through the valley… PSALM 23:4 Sometimes God delivers usContinue reading “Deliverance Through the Storm”
Shattered Snow-globe
The LORD is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope. Psalm 34:18 GNT The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 ESV You are near, O Lord [nearer to me than my foes] Psalm 119:51a AMPC Trust in Him at allContinue reading “Shattered Snow-globe”
Devotions for Difficult Days 