Scripture:  Psalms 142:1-7 -  I cry out to the Lord with my voice; with my voice to the Lord I make my supplication.2 I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare before Him my trouble. 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then You knew my path. In the way in which I walk they have secretly set a snare for me. 4 Look on my right hand and see, for there is no one who acknowledges me; refuge...  Read More

Scripture:  James 1:2-3 says My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.It should not seem strange that troubling circumstances befall us. We are to be overjoyed, not because of the circumstances, but because God is able to keep us in the midst of the circum-stances. James 1:2-3 says “My brethren, count it all joy when ...  Read More

Scripture:  John 16:13 (NASB) - But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth;… and He will disclose to you what is to come.Don’t you just love open-book exams?  The right answers are all out there in the open!  We, the test takers, can just go to where those answers are clearly revealed and record the correct responses!  Is that not every soul’s greatest need? Oh, ...  Read More

Scripture:  John 8:31-32 - Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”Many of us struggle for years with personal addictionsSpiritually held hostage because of physical restrictionsAddictions stemming from alcohol, drugs, profanity, or gluttonyOr even pain killers, social...  Read More

Scripture: II Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight.Everyone fears something. It is so natural to fear, but it should not control one’s life. The entire world has been under the strain of the corona virus for the past six months, and our patience is tested. For we have been tested times  before with polio, diphtheria, flu strains, SARS,  and here we are again. Today, Science profess...  Read More

Scripture: Ephesians 4: 26-27 -  Be angry, and do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.Have you ever said, “Lord, I’m angry and truthfully, I am struggling with not sinning?” As things in this world get crazier and crazier many find themselves struggling to contain their anger in such a way that they represent Christ well. Some people say that people of co...  Read More

Scriptures: John 4:26 - Jesus said to her “I who speak to you am He”John 8:24 - Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if your do not believe that I am HE, you will die in your sinsWhenever Jesus had an encounter with an individual or individuals HE always spoke with Power and Authority. No one but Jesus, the Living GOD, could speak truth and be accurate without error.His enco...  Read More

Scripture:  I Corinthians 9:19-22 - For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; 20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; 21 to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Chri...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 34:18 - The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.As a former hospice nurse, I have, of course, had many encounters with those who have been given a terminal diagnosis.  I found that communicating with the family about death came with no real effort.  I have lost many who were dear to me, so I can speak from my grief experiences.  So the re...  Read More

Scripture:  “Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel—rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.”  1 Peter 3:3, 4  (NKJV)I read somewhere that American women, on average, spend about $3,756 a year  on beauty products! Talk abo...  Read More

Scripture: John 6:51 NKJ - I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, He will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.Jesus never gave up an opportunity to teach, to enlighten and to reveal spiritual truths, not only just for now (present), but for an eternity.  On many occasions, what He really t...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 1:18 - Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.Lord, no longer can we do this!Clearly, there is nothing but sin in our midstOur words, thoughts, and action, are shamefully wickedWe’re expecting and accepting Your consequences and vengeanceWe’v...  Read More

Scripture: (19:1 NKJ) The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of His Hands.I heard the lyrics to this ole favorite hymn this morning as I prepared breakfast. I am reminded of how I sang that hymn during my youth. I agreed with the writer then, and I agree today. This is my Father’s world speaks a truth that cannot be disputed. During my travel, I have witnessed man...  Read More

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1 NKJV -  “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,…” Have you ever heard a discordant note on a piano or an organ?  It’s not very soothing to the ears, is it?  It draws attention, though, to the source emitting the sound!  Sometimes the poor sound is a matter of combining the wrong notes, the musician’s ne...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 8Have you been keeping scores? Perhaps I should elaborate - SCORES are Spiritually Clarifying Oracles Redeeming Every Seeker, an acronym. So, are you keeping scores? These would be scriptural chunks to meet the need, when life gets crazier [or when we go crazy within it] They are great to have and to hold, and even better to have memorized as we walk out this faith daily. It's g...  Read More

Scriptures: Joel 2:13 NKJ …rend your heart , and not your garment; return to the Lord your God. For He is gracious and merciful. Slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm.The people of the land of Judah are spoken to by prophet Joel regarding  their need to repent. The sins of the people had brought urgency to Prophet Joel to appeal to them the Word of the Lord and calle...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 8:9 - 'For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.'Who knows if when his foot touched the ground of Jerusalem, that he expected that which was to come. This was a Jerusalem that was abuzz, as if someone kicked the hornet's nest - this was the Jerusalem where the exp...  Read More

Scripture:  Joshua 1:9 - Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you goPhilippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.Ephesians 3:20 - God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think.Hebrews 13:6 - S...  Read More