“So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence. This confidence is…
Read more“A person’s words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.” Proverbs 18:4 (NLT) Have you ever said something and the moment the words came out of your mouth you wish you had a rewind button and could erase or take back what…
Read more“When I had lost all hope, I turned my thoughts once more to the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple.” Jonah 2:7 NLT I find it quite interesting that the above scriptures are not a prayer for deliverance but a prayer of thanksgiving.…
Read moreMother’s Day is always a mixed blessing for me. You may wonder why I would say a mixed blessing. Don’t get me wrong – I love my mother; I adore – love my daughter; I cherish – love my grandson! I am so thankful I still have them – especially…
Read moreHow often have I used the word hope like it’s a lucky charm? “Oh, I hope it works out,” “I hope she gets better,” “I hope I get to go.” Hope is not a wish sent off on the wings of an angel to some ethereal plane, nor is it…
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