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”
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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”
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”
“Why?” Questions
Gideon said to Him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about, saying, ‘Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into theContinue reading ““Why?” Questions”
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”
Lord, If You Had Been Here…
The sisters sent word to Jesus saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” John 11:3 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was. John 11: 5-6 Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet Him, but Mary stayed atContinue reading “Lord, If You Had Been Here…”
Wrapped in a Bow
God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB 1995 To give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called treesContinue reading “Wrapped in a Bow”
A Roadway in the Wilderness
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20 NKJV Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God.Continue reading “A Roadway in the Wilderness”
Devotions for Difficult Days 