“She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” … [Read more…]
“But Hannah answered, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I was pouring out my soul before the Lord.” 1 Samuel 1:15 (AMP) As I continue to grow in Christ, prayer has become a very important facet of my life. I … [Read more…]
“In fact, if you don’t speak up at this very important time, relief and rescue will appear for the Jews from another place, but you and your family will die. But who knows? Maybe it was for a moment like this that you came to be part of the royal family.” Esther sent back this … [Read more…]
“With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who were made in God’s likeness! Out of the same mouth come forth blessing and cursing. These things, my brethren, ought not to be so.” James 3:9-10 (AMP) Last month, I had the pleasure of attending a leadership training at church. … [Read more…]
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV) After a challenging year last year, I went into this one hopeful. I was hopeful that the very situation that brought me to my knees concerning my niece last year would change for the better this year. As always, … [Read more…]
Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, will not be afraid, for you … [Read more…]
Joy…sweet, sweet JOY “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 (NIV) I can’t even begin to count the number of times that verse has gotten me through some of my many sleepless, tear-stained nights. I … [Read more…]
Casting your Burdens “Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail).” Psalm 55:22 (AMP) This is another scripture that I hold so dear. So much happens in life, good and bad, … [Read more…]
God is our Help “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NIV) and “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” Nahum 1:7 (NIV) God is so many things to each one of His children and one of those … [Read more…]
Faith as a Mustard Seed “He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 (NIV) Have you ever … [Read more…]