“O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.” Psalm 108:1 There are times when we have placed our confidence in other people, and have been disappointed. We shared something personal with them and they failed to keep our secret and spread it…
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. The Psalmist was aware of this truth when he wrote this verse. How important it…
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 The NIV reads: “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” The Scripture also says that there is none righteous, no not one. How then can we be effective in prayer? Even though we are not…
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalm 32:8 The New Living Version says it this way, “The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and…
“Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee. Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.” Job 13:20-21 Job had been suffering not only from physical pain, but from the pain of losing his children and his…
“Then they said to Jeremiah, The LORD be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not even according to all things for the which the LORD thy God shall send thee to us. Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice…
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 Last week I learned of the passing of a dear sister-in-law, a great friend for many years. She has been in a nursing home but was very content there. The last time I saw her,…
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Psalm 19:1 Just returned from a trip to New Brunswick, and feel I chose the best time of the year to go. The colours are so brilliant this year, and it was so great to be able…
“And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your…