“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (RSV) It has been said that courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face...
“But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me. Morning, noon, and night I cry out in my distress, and the Lord hears my voice.” Psalm 55:16-17 (NLT) When in a storm, buildings need a firm foundation, ships need a strong anchor, and trees need a deep root...
“As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God.” Psalm 42:1 (NKJV) I remember the days when my children were young: I would come home from work, and they were eagerly watching out the window for me. The first words I would hear when I came...
“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 (NKJV) It just seems a whole lot easier to rejoice when everything is going along smoothly. Business is growing, bills are being paid, accounts receivable are coming in, new contracts are being...
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with...