Dear Ones: No Evil will Conquer! This psalm of David is always relevant but even more so as the darkness of the hour increases. If we choose to believe that the Lord is our refuge and shelter in times of trouble, then no evil will conquer us. It is a choice each of us has…
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Make My Steps Secure
Dear Ones: Make My Steps Secure! As the days of January pass swiftly into history, we can depend on the Lord to make our steps secure in Him. There is so much uncertainty and confusion swirling around us, but the Lord knows the path that will lead us safely through. His plan for our lives…
Jesus Wept
Dear Ones: Jesus Wept! Our Savior wept over Lazarus with his family. He wept with them knowing the depth of the loss they felt. But He also knew exactly what He was about to do. In John 11:25 He revealed to Martha His true identity and mission. “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the…
The Wisdom of Men
Dear Ones: The Wisdom of Men! Changes with the tide of the current culture norms. Paul knew this. So, he purposefully sought to reveal Christ to the Corinthians through the demonstration of the Spirit and power. He did not want their faith to be founded on his oratorical excellence but the power of the Cross…
Die to Sin
Dear Ones: Die to Sin! When we are in Christ, we become dead to sin: immune from its penalty and power. This is a big deal! The enemy wants us to reject this truth and give in to the constant temptations to sin. But one who is dead to sin, in truth, is beyond its…
Take God Seriously
Dear Ones: Take God Seriously! The Word of God was given to help us to know Him, His salvation plan, and His Son. The Bible was not written over centuries with many authors because the Lord God was chatty and wanted to be published. His Words are life. This is what the Lord God said…
The Eternal Agreement
Dear Ones: The Eternal Agreement! Is another way of saying the Blood Covenant of the New Testament. The writer is closing out his letter to the Hebrew Christians with these words. He is assuring the readers that their Father God will give them every good thing they need to do His will. When we read…
The Latter Rain
Dear Ones: The Latter Rain! Israel called their spring rains the latter rain. But Christians await the times when the former and latter rains of the Spirit will pour out upon the nations. The coming of these spiritual rains will be at the appointed time that was prepared before time existed. Past spiritual awakenings and…
Crown the Year
Dear Ones: Crown the Year! With every new year there is an opportunity to look for the hand of God to turn things to our favor. David sang in Psalm 27:13, “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.” Let us not allow the naysayers…
Rip the Cover Off
Dear Ones: Rip the Cover Off! Christ is the Light of the World and His Light exposes the works of darkness. As we celebrate His birth, let us remember His rescue mission that succeeded in delivering us from the power of darkness. If we follow the Light as He is the Light, then the Holy…