Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. Psalm 23:4 AMP Even the darkness is not dark to You; the night is bright as the day, forContinue reading “He illumines our Darkness”
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Red Sea Scenarios
“The Egyptians chased after them (the Israelites) with all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and they overtook them camping by the sea…” Exodus 14:9a “As Pharaoh drew near, the sons of Israel looked, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them, and they became very frightened; so the sonsContinue reading “Red Sea Scenarios”
One of “Those” Days
The Lord says this to you: Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15b AMPC He knows the way that I take. Job 23:10 Have you ever had one of THOSE DAYS? You know, the kind of day layered with lost keys, spilledContinue reading “One of “Those” Days”
Strength for the Weary One
Encourage the exhausted, strengthen the weary, say to those with an anxious heart, “Take courage. Fear not.” He gives strength to the weary and to him who lacks might (strength), He increases power. God is our Refuge and Strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Isaiah 35:3-4a Isaiah 40:29 Psalm 46:1 NASB It’s been said that most of us can endureContinue reading “Strength for the Weary One”
Free Devotional – Stony Paths
Stony Paths – Learning to trust Him as we walk the Stony Paths of real life. Recently, a friend asked what drew me to write a book on the topic of trusting God. The answer came immediately…. Let me share with you what I told him that day … I was confronted with emergency openContinue reading “Free Devotional – Stony Paths”
Even Though…Even If…Even When
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”
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””
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”
Devotions for Difficult Days 