Scripture:  John 14:27b -  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.The times in which we are currently living are arguably some of the most uncertain that many of us have ever seen, economically, politically, and socially.  The threat posed by ever-emerging viruses, the chronic failures of many urban school systems, and the growing breakdown of the traditional family are just a fe...  Read More

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9 7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.To reap means to receive (a reward or benefit) ...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 44:23-24 Awake! Why do You sleep, O Lord? Arise! Do not cast us off forever. 24 Why do You hide Your face, And forget our affliction and our oppression?Lord! We’ve seen Your power and messages written in the WordYou’ve administered favor, afflictions, and favor again, in order to be heardMany heroes and victories are described in the Old and New TestamentYet, it’s Your sight, migh...  Read More

Scripture:  Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.In this competitive, cut throat, aggressive, every  person for himself, and lawless society today, the world “gentleness seems out of place in many instances.  That’s because the idea of gentleness is wrongly associated w...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 27:52 – NKJ …And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the Saints who had fallen asleep were raised; …The day of Jesus’ crucifixion was by no means an ordinary day from sun up until sundown. Many events transpired as Jesus’ crucifixion took place on the side of a road, in an area called the skull. This place was near a gravesite,  as well as near the holy city, Jerusalem. P...  Read More

Scripture:  Luke 22:31-32 – Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat.  But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail.  And when you have turned back strengthen your brothers.This is an interesting conversation between Jesus and Simon.  Jesus makes it known that Satan wants to cause harm to Peter and to those who claim to love Him.  Jesus does not say that He would...  Read More

Scripture:  II Chronicles 16:9 - The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.      Do you, dear reader, have a heart that’s loyal to the Lord? Have you committed to memorizing any Bible verses that speak to your heart, reviving and encouraging you with each meditation?  If you love our Lord and have grown ove...  Read More

Scripture:  Micah 6:8 - As He hath shewed thee what is good, DO JUSTLY, LOVE MERCY, WALK HUMBLY BEFORE THE LORD, YOUR GOD."Courtesy of my neighbors, I've had the pleasure lately of awakening to the crowing of two roosters [in the backyard next door to us], and listening closely, these two, each, have a distinctive, signature crowing that never-ever changes, the same four-part signature, note for n...  Read More

Scripture: Revelation 3: 15-16 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.As a child in church, I sang gospel songs with exuberance and fervor. I sang loudly (probably off-key) and proudly; swaying and clapping (probably off-beat) to the melody. I sang ...  Read More

Scripture:  “…rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;” Romans 12:12 NKJV“He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:” Luke 18:1 HCSB “My HOPE is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ Name. On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all othe...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 118:5–6 I called on the Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?Me: Lord, my burdens are too heavy to bareMe: My circumstances are causing a scareMe: I have made petitions in my prayersMe: As trouble persists, I’m simply unpreparedThe Lord: The storms I’ve allowed disrupt your normsThe Lor...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 37:1-7 - Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy...  Read More

Scripture:  (Psalm 30:5  NKJ) For His anger is but for a moment; His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.     Psalm 30 is a psalm written by King David at the dedication of His house in Jerusalem. David relates how his pride seemed to bring about fearful chastening – which he says almost killed him. It is not clear what sin comes to light here. God disci...  Read More

Scripture:  I Peter 4:12 - Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial, which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.Advertisements for the military service are exciting and exhilarating; they capture my attention and cause my mind to become intrigued; what if I had joined a branch of the military; how would I have made it through such a vigorous and rigorous tr...  Read More

Scripture:  Acts 6:5 (NKJV) And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit.My Uncle Henry, affectionately called “Junebug,” had great faith in his Savior Jesus Christ and possessed a gift for casually weaving into everyday conversation the need we all have for “knowing the Lord as one’s Savior.”  The assurance of knowing Jesus came up often, even during the driving lessons he gave...  Read More

Scripture:  Philippians 4:10-19 – “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.  Not that I speak in regard to want, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be...  Read More

Proverbs 27:6 - Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.When a person needs God as a friend in the flesh, can God send or use us?  All relationships, especially those that have some degree of closeness or openness, may involve some level of wounding one another at times.  We usually don’t need any special training in learning how to wound people, but those of ...  Read More

Scripture:  James 1:20 - for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.Divine progression is unlikely defined in a MOMENTThis prompts me not to live through feelings and EMOTIONSI have the opportunity to choose a stance in CIRCUMSTANCESWhether to approach with feelings or a Christ like MANNERDespite, my intense emotions, feelings CHANGEMy truth is settled, and what offends me is t...  Read More

Scripture:  Matthew 6:34 (AMP) - “So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own.  Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.”  Oh the joy and peace we would know if we more consistently obeyed our Savior’s decree expressed in today’s Scripture verse.  The “to-do” list, potential set-backs and challenges, the very expectations we muse over du...  Read More

Scripture:  Deuteronomy 7:7-9 - The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people: 8 But because the Lord loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the Lord brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharao...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 38:5 - Go and tell Hezekiah, 'Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: "I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fifteen years.Dear Lord, I thank you for giving me tearsThey help so much to allay my fearsTears can come in the middle of the nightAnd cause all my fears to be put to flightFor the tears, I do thank you!Lord, thank you ...  Read More

Scripture:  I Corinthians 13:12-13 - For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then, face to face. Now, I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.Deep within us is an itching, prompting such a scratch and twitching. There's a balm for  how we're prone. T'is love, I say, yes, love alone.Throughout His e...  Read More

Scripture:  “But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, because on account of him many of the Jews believed in Jesus.”  (John 12:10)Sometimes we can have enemies not because of having done anything offensive against another, but simply because of our association with someone who may have been ostracized because of their stand for Christ.  Bad company corrupts good morals, says 1 C...  Read More

Scripture:  Hebrews 11:6 – “ But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.”Hebrews 11:1 –“ Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.”To worship God, we have to be totally dependent and have faith in our Lord/Savior Jesus the Christ.  “Now faith is t...  Read More