Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus (II Timothy 1:13). We live in a society with so many voices, so many ideas, and so many opinions that clamor for our attention. Many times we are being told, not only what…

I love the lord because he hath heard my voice and supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me therefore will I call upon him as long as I live (Psalm 116:1-2) Have you ever had a burden or concern that you just could not shake? Maybe it was an illness, a financial issue,…

Samuel did what the Lord said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?” Samuel replied, “Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he consecrated Jesse and…

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord (Psalm 122:1) Eagerly, the nine year old turned the church door knob, pushed the door open, and bounded into the small sanctuary. Sunday afternoon sunlight filled the room — exposing hundreds of dust particles in its rays. A…

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at…

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9) And the Lord said to Joshua, “This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of Israel, that they may know that…

He must increase, but I must decrease. He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. (John 3:30-31) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that…

Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” So Jesus went with him. (Mark 5:22-24 NIV) While Jesus…

Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7). Certainly, we are living in a trying time in the history of our nation…

Listen to me, Jacob, Israel, whom I have called: I am he; I am the first and I am the last. My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all stand up together (Isaiah 48:12-13, NIV). I recall, from my childhood,…