God is our refuge.A firm rock in sinking sand.Our ultimate hope. The storms of life may try to knock us down, but God is our shelter. He is our refuge in a world of sinking sand. Our hope and trust is in Him alone. Praise the Lord!
What Does The Bible Really Teach About Free Will?
There are many views concerning the idea of free will. Some philosophers believe humans are determined by events outside of their control. There are theologians who think God is in complete control of man's freedom of choice and that free will is illusory. Other experts disagree and believe man has the freedom to truly choose... Continue Reading →
What Does The Bible Teach About Forgiveness And Reconciliation?
Forgiveness and reconciliation are taught throughout the entire Bible. There are over 100 references teaching about this concept and many differing opinions. This makes forgiveness an important topic to discuss. Let's get started right away! I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions... Continue Reading →
Wisdom Is Found When Praying Through Psalm 90
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God (Ps. 90:1-2). Heavenly Father, thank you for protecting us from the storms of life. You are the ultimate refuge. Dwelling in your sanctuary is the safest place to... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Blessed Are The Peacemakers
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." -Matthew 5:9 Throughout history, human civilization has been in numerous wars. From the Trojan War (1300 BC), The Punic Wars (200 BC), The Crusades (1095-1291), World War I (1914-18), World War II (1939-45), Vietnam War (1954-1975), to the Iraq War (2003-11), and current... Continue Reading →
Haiku: The Real Mirror
The mirror withinReflects the true self more thanThe mirror outside. People are judged by their physical features more than their personality. The world has this judgment upside down. The true-self should be judged by the qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character rather than the way they look. This is how God judges us. He... Continue Reading →
Psalm 103: Praying Through The Psalms
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits--who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases (Ps. 103:1-3). Lord, it is good to give you praise. For you are holy, wise, majestic, and gracious. My soul sings to... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Money, Intellect, And Health Will Not Fill Your Void
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” - Hebrews... Continue Reading →
Poem: God’s Promise to Dear Abraham
Look up at the stars. Count the numbers if you can Said God to Abraham. You will have more offspring Than what you can see. Do you believe me? Of course I do Abraham replied. In you I do confide. Good. Now go and live Travel the unknown land Do what I have planned. Chad... Continue Reading →
Verse Of The Day: Ecclesiastes 7:20
"There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins." Ecclesiastes 7:20 This verse from Scripture is both good and bad. The bad news is all of us have sinned. This is bad news because we have all sinned against a Holy God who deserves to be respected and... Continue Reading →