But those who wait on the LORD       Shall renew their strength;       They shall mount up with wings like eagles,       They shall run and not be weary,       They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) I have always struggled with my weaknesses.  We all have them.  Mine are personal and I try to [...]

  For you created my inmost being;    you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;    your works are wonderful,    I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) Hope you’ll read Part One, posted on Wednesday, in which Christopher wrote about the importance of “whispers” and the doubts some [...]

    I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Luke 15:7 (NIV) Once upon a time, I sat next to a girl in a class in which the desks were two-person [...]

    … And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. I Kings 19: 12 (NLT)   In I Kings 19, the pagan queen, Jezebel, threatens to have Elijah killed after God led the prophet to victory in defeating the pagan prophets and worshippers of Baal. Elijah was expecting a celebration, but [...]

    “For He looks to the ends of the earth And sees everything under the heavens.” Job 28: 24 (NASB) When I read the story of Abraham and Sarah in their quest to have a child, I find myself feeling sorry for Hagar. She was an Egyptian maidservant with few choices and no support.  [...]

    But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.” Exodus 14:14 (NASB) [...]

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.  Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) When life presents us a challenge and gives us lemons, sometimes instead of making lemonade, we doubt, we sulk, we fear, we retreat and we hide. We’re in good company, so did Gideon in Judges, chapter 6.  The Midianites, Israel’s [...]

    Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NASB)   We have free will.  God isn’t a dictator.  He desires that we choose Him by asking Him to come [...]

    ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10 (NASB)   Here we are at the tenth anniversary of September 11.  Hard [...]

    Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice Psalm 96:11-12 (NKJV) I live in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.  [...]