“Do not be afraid . . the Lord . . is going before you.” Deuteronomy 1:29-30 NIV “Jesus has been every place you will go, and on a cross has done what you will never have to do.” My thoughts today are about “been there; done that.” Life is a […]
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower.” Proverbs 18:10 NIV “Quiet times, safe places, and special friends are where you find refuge and rest in God.” My thoughts today are about “safe places.” In Gordon MacDonald’s excellent book, “Restoring Your Spiritual Passion,” he states that every person needs: […]
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us.” 1 John 3:1 NIV “God lavishes any willing heart with extravagant love.” My thoughts today are about “extravagant love.” Love is a multi-splendored thing. It is hard to imagine a life without love. Yet, I am well aware that […]
“O God . . you have relieved me in my distress.” Psalm 4:1 NKJV “In distress, you have to do something that holds some hope of helping; try God.” My thoughts today are about “distress.” How would you describe distress? Distress is a disappointment, concern, or difficulty taken to its […]
“God, the source of hope, will fill you with all joy and peace.” Romans 15:13 TEV “What often masquerades as hope can be a cruel impostor.” My thoughts today are about a “heart of hope.” Life without hope is, well, hopeless! “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams […]