He Gives Benefits

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.  Psalm 23:6 NLT When you watch a movie, there are surprises at the end. Sometimes the end is predictable and other times, the ending is unexpected. So this Psalm has a … Continue reading He Gives Benefits

Blessed and Overflowing

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Psalm 23:5 NLT The dictionary defines prepare as to make ready before hand. There are many times in life people make things ready. When parents are informed that a … Continue reading Blessed and Overflowing

His Presence Makes the Difference

 Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm. Your rod and your staff give me courage. Psalm 23:4 GW There are many people in your life that you only see when life is good. When you experience a hardship or some difficult times, they are missing … Continue reading His Presence Makes the Difference

The Lord, My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd I am never in need. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside peaceful waters. Psalm 23:1-2 GW This Psalm was written by David. His first job was a keeper of sheep. He understood the sheep and the role of the shepherd. Sheep are domestic animals and need a good shepherd … Continue reading The Lord, My Shepherd

Honorable Service

There are some people who just love to help others and they develop a life style of service. We all know people like that. That is the person who helps the mother with the baby on the bus who is having a difficult time with her toddler. The people on the bus are staring and … Continue reading Honorable Service

When You Pray

Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel has come to Me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. Come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” Exodus 3:9-10 NKJV What do … Continue reading When You Pray

Make a Difference

But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” “Did someone bring him food while we were gone?” the disciples asked each other. Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. John 4:32-34 NLT Walking with God is not … Continue reading Make a Difference

Stay With God

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! Psalms 27:13-14 NKJ As I sit here thinking about life and the issues people face … Continue reading Stay With God

Not Alone

Do not tremble; do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim my purposes for you long ago? You are my witnesses—is there any other God? No! There is no other Rock—not one!” Isaiah 44:8 NLT What an encouraging and reassuring word; they seem to be written for these uncertain times. We try to make sense … Continue reading Not Alone

Declare Me Righteous

When I was a child, there were some things that children told each other on the playground. When a child was hurt by the unkind words of a classmate, we would often hear this quote, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me" It’s a great quote but a big … Continue reading Declare Me Righteous