“…for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to be merry.” – Luke 15:24 (NKJV) In many instances, life…

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” – James 1:2 (NKJV) In life, there are many times when our experiences cause us pain, stress, disappointment,…

‘In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet…went to him and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and…

“…Hezekiah prayed before the Lord, and said: “O Lord God of Israel…You are God, You alone…Incline Your ear…and hear…the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to reproach the living God.” – 2nd Kings…

“…look on the affliction (suffering) of Your maidservant…give Your maidservant a son…” 1st Samuel 1:11 (AMP) I grew up hearing my mother often say, “Desperate times call for desperate measures.” …

“Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you…

“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me…” – Psalm 138:8 (NKJV) Hannah was a woman scorned and mocked, but loved by her husband. No one understood her deep pain of childlessness but God. She…

“Therefore, be imitators of God as dear children.” – Ephesians 5:1 (NKJV) I believe that God has a sense of humour that packs a punch.  I was pouting this morning over a…

“But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.” 1 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)  An encounter with an aunt during a visit to her home jarred my thinking. I was…

“Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.” – Psalm 128:1-2 (NIV) One…