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“For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.” Psalm 91:11 Fear has a way of cycling through the news. There is always a new headline, a new threat, a new reason for anxiety to rise. What we see and hear has the power to shape how people live, how they speak, and even how they prepare for the future. A World Searching for Security People may think they are desperate for provisions, and wisdom tells us preparation matters, but what the world truly needs is peace that cannot be purchased. The greatest…
Several years ago, a story circulated that captured the attention of the nation. A billionaire philanthropist stood before a graduating class at Morehouse College and announced that he would personally pay off all of their student loan debt. Hundreds of graduates were suddenly released from millions of dollars in financial…
“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His temple.” Psalm 27:4 I deeply treasure my alone time…
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“Whatsoever things are true… whatsoever things are lovely.” (Philippians 4:8) Some of the most formative and imaginative moments of my childhood took place in the prayer room at our church. Before every service, my parents made it a habit to spend time in prayer before entering the sanctuary. As a small child, accompanying my mother into those dimly lit ladies’ prayer rooms was sometimes unsettling. I would peer through the darkness, wondering who else was there and why God seemed to prefer conversations in the dark! My own simple prayers were usually brief, and before long, my mind would drift…
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4 KJV “He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.” Psalm 91:4 NASB COVER / sakak / overshadow, screen, cover Webster’s 1828: “To hide; to conceal by something overspread.” WINGS / kanaph / wing, edge, extremity, corner Bible Hub: ” In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of ‘kanaph’ was rich with symbolism. Wings were often associated with protection and refuge, as birds shelter their…
“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Timothy 4:6-7, NKJV) How do we determine the success of our life? Is it by the material things we own? Does it come from our net worth? Or do we judge our success by the number of promotions and accolades we have achieved at work? Do we measure it by the square footage of our home, the car we drive, or the exotic…
“Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord in the presence of Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision.” 1 Samuel 3:1 ESV There are a few interesting facts about Samuel. First, he was a miracle baby. His mother, Hannah, was barren and wanted desperately to have children of her own. God heard all of her fervent prayers, and along came Samuel. She immediately dedicated him back to the Lord once he was weaned, and he began serving the chief priest in the tabernacle. During those days, the word of the Lord…
