“The mountains might shake. The hills might be removed. But my faithful love for you will never be shaken. And my covenant that promises peace to you will never be removed, says the Lord. He shows you his loving concern.” Isaiah 54:10 NIRV God’s love for us is infinite, never-ending. […]
“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5 ESV What a comforting thought — every word of God is true! But for some reason, we don’t always live like this. Sometimes we go through life without accepting these truths. […]
Let’s take a trip back to Mayberry. In a very comedic episode of Andy Griffith we watch a visiting preacher come and tell the citizens of Mayberry to take a break from the rush of life and to relax. The rest of the episode continues with Andy, Barney, and Aunt […]
Have you ever felt like you were sinking? Like the storms of life have taken all your focus, and you are just lost in the chaos? I’m sure we have all felt this way at some point, and the apostle Peter did too. In Matthew 14 and other related accounts, […]
I heard on a Christian radio station the idea that this time of year might not be the most wonderful time of the year for some. Though I am not experiencing a close loss, I am hurting with those that are. The brokenness of the world can sometimes become overwhelming. […]
Matthew may be my favorite apostle. It’s really hard to pick a favorite, but I have always appreciated him. In the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the story of Matthew becoming a follower of Christ is pretty much the same. In his own gospel, Matthew writes that he was […]
The streets were crowded, and the throng pressed in. People were laying down the very clothes from their backs to cover the streets. “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” The crowd roared. Pharisees called to Jesus, […]
For approximately 150 days, our country has been in locked-down panic mode. Most of us were stuck self-quarantining, at our homes, for days. I have been observing the effects of this shutdown on the lives of the children, parents, teenagers, and the elderly around me. I’ve also been in several […]
I laughed as I watched my silly goats push their heads through the fence, attempting toreach the grass on the other side. They had just been given fresh pasture. New green grass was all around them. They were surrounded by all they needed, and yet it was not enough. Sometimes, […]
I felt angry enough to punch something. Thousands of emotions were swirling inside me at the speed of light. No time to think, no time to process. All accumulating in my chest with immense pressure. I was sick of this life. I was ready to leave, and try it on […]