And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word.” (Acts 4:29, KJV) The church was born in the valley of the shadow of death. Besides oppression, persecution, false teachings, and disloyal brothers, they faced the constant threat of the same…
Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? (Matthew 6:30, KJV) Jesus said not to be anxious about anything food, body, or clothing related.…
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (Philippians 4:8, KJV). In the years since the start of the pandemic, I’ve wrestled with staying informed and staying peaceful. I care about…
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his…
And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. (Matthew 28:17, KJV) In Matthew 28:17, after describing the discovery of Jesus’ resurrection, the disciples went to meet Him. They saw him with their own eyes, and still, “…some doubted.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not just some random people. Some of the…
“Like the legs which are useless to the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.” (Proverbs 26:7 NASB) I wish it didn’t, but this verse hit close to home. My dad spent years living with useless legs. In a purely emotionless sense, paralysis is fascinating. His nerves were intact,…
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:2 KJV) Early one morning in 1993 my family was yanked from a deep sleep to a roaring noise and the feeling that…
…I will go about Your altar, O Lord, that I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Your wondrous works. (Psalm 26:6-7) I believe one of the devil’s favorite lies is to make you think your story is not worth sharing. I know, because I believed…
“Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways!” (Psalm 81:13 KJV) The more I am around children, the more I use the word “listen.” When I teach: Please listen. Listen carefully. Listen to the instructions. Look at me and listen. I have learned…