As you view the scene of darkness when the Lord Jesus Christ was on the cross, you hear Him cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”  However, before He dies, Luke records His words, “Father into Your hands I commit my spirit.” What a contrast!  Of course, during the time in which […]

Do you consider yourself to be an encourager? There are many promises in the Word of God for those who take the time to encourage others. Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) — 25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Notice God says the principle is simple: you seek to […]

Many people are caught in the dilemma of seeing things that are troubling on every hand from the leadership in our country including the advocation of things contrary to historical values of the republic. The repeated question of “what can we do?” is heard through the land and the answer is quite simple: pray. That […]

Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) — 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. There are times when living by Proverbs 3:5&6 takes a great deal of faith to “trust in the Lord with […]