"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." (Psalms 23:4, NIV2)Fear runs rampant in our world. Just watching the news makes you wonder if there will even be a tomorrow. The stress...
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10When Elizabeth Barrett married Robert Browning, her parents disapproved of the marriage and disowned...
How often we long for the support of someone. Anyone! Don’t we all hunger for friendship? And it is very evident that we cannot face our problems alone. Especially the ones that fall in the “huge” category. But who is willing to stand by us? Our society is geared for...
At first glance, Quimper, France seemed to be an attractive town. The public parking garage, however, where we would need to park our rental car if we wanted to visit the town on foot, was certainly less than desirable. The ceiling was quite low, compared to North...
Each day I have two choices.I can wake up in fear the same way I struggled to fall asleep the night before or I can fight the demons who hold me back, slow me down and confuse my mind with lies.Facts are undeniable truths. They cannot be bent or twisted to fit our...
Luke 2:49 – "Why were you searching for me?" [Jesus] asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" (NIV)These two probing questions, spoken by Jesus to His fretful parents, are found in the one and only account of Jesus' youth. I admit, for years, it...
How Can I Conquer my fears?While visiting Hopewell Furnace in Pennsylvania, we encountered a gentleman disguised as a union soldier. He explained that the Civil War took quite a toll on the soldiers. Most of us don’t spend much time dwelling on our eventual death, but...