So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying . . . Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your…
Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” (Acts 9:3-4, ESV) Some people are just too evil to be saved. Oh,…
“But you, God, break out laughing; you treat the godless nations like jokes. Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you. God in dependable love shows up on time, shows me my enemies in ruin.” Psalm 59:8-10 MSG In moments of suffering and struggle, it can…
“So David and his men went on the road, while Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went and threw stones at him and flung dust. And the king, and all the people who were with him, arrived weary at the Jordan. And there he refreshed…
“But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.” Psalm 13:5 NLT When my daughter was younger, she learned the power of yelling “help” when she needed me. As a mother, my first instinct when I heard her desperate plea was panic. The thought…
“When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive.” Psalms 69:32 ESV Have you ever felt tired? I have two daughters, both of whom have been terrible sleepers since birth. They were most needy during the night, waking up anywhere from 5…
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV It is easy to trust in what I believe and feel, but the above scripture reminds me that…
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.” Proverbs 16:3-4 ESV I am so thankful for the strength and assurance in God’s word. Life can often be confusing, but I…
“This is my life work: helping people understand and respond to this Message. It came as a sheer gift to me, a real surprise, God handling all the details. When it came to presenting the Message to people who had no background in God’s way, I was the least qualified…