“He commands and raises the stormy wind, …and He brings them out of their distresses.” Psalm 107:25,28 Psalm 107 provides a wonderful word picture of how God allows storms to come our way, and then provides help for us to navigate through them. Trusting God for guidance in troubled times is a Biblical theme. Stormy circumstances […]
“Our citizenship is in heaven.” Philippians 3:20 As Christians, our true home is in heaven, yet sometimes our desires tether us to the here and now. We enjoy God’s good gifts – marriage, children, grandchildren, travel, careers, and friends. At the same time, the Bible challenges us to focus on “things above” (Colossians 3:1-2) Several Old Testament […]
“Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.” John 4:34 The most important thing to Jesus was to do God’s will and finish the work He was sent to do. It’s easy for us to become preoccupied with the needs of the moment. […]
“I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands.” Isaiah 49:15-16 It is an overwhelming feeling to be abandoned. It’s a real and excruciatingly painful feeling to think that no one cares anything about you. Even though people may abandon us, God’s love and presence is assured, He will be […]
“Have mercy on me, O Lord…; my eye wastes away with grief yes, my soul and my body!” Psalm 31:9 Many of the Psalms, often called “the Bible’s songbook”, were born out of struggle. They capture our disappointments and fears, yet they always point us toward the faithful love of God. David wrote many of […]