The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. Psalm 118:18 NLT There is a popular theme in movies to have the main character rejected in the beginning. He or she has been discredited in their professional community because they developed a system that the experts in their field considered useless. So it results … Continue reading The Cornerstone
Category: God’s provision
A Safe Place
This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. Psalm 91:2 NLT About a year ago, the world approached the beginning of the lockdown. Everything was uncertain. There were people dying in large numbers and the future was uncertain. Fear, was in … Continue reading A Safe Place
Don’t Get Distracted
Family: that word invokes many different kinds of emotions in people. For some it brings joy; for others it brings pain. Families go through seasons in the same way nature does. Some families are living through the spring season of their relationships; their relationships have promise and potential. Some are in the summer season where … Continue reading Don’t Get Distracted
Don’t Crave the Past!
There is an animal tale that tells a story about a pig. The duck and cow felt saddened with the pig’s living conditions. They decided to do what they could to make his home comfortable. After some discussion, they devised a plan. They noticed that he didn’t have a parlor so they repurposed some apple … Continue reading Don’t Crave the Past!
Follow the Sign
All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’). Isaiah 7:14 NLT In life people are always looking for signs. I’m sure people who lived one hundred years ago, … Continue reading Follow the Sign
Remembering God’s Benefits
So many times you hear stories and that make you chuckle but after you laugh you realize that it’s a sad story. One day a man got dressed to visit a foreign country. He was so excited because it took a long time to save the money to buy the ticket. There was real excitement … Continue reading Remembering God’s Benefits
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
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
Standing Alone
Everyone likes to feel that they belong and fit it. It makes no difference if it’s in a family, community or a gang. Everyone wants to belong; belonging means to be accepted as part of the group. This allows the group member to bond and establish a connection. As the connection grows, the bond becomes … Continue reading Standing Alone