"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."(Psalm 18:2 ESV) "He said, 'The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.'" (2 Samuel 22:2 ESV) I had a...
"Freely you have received; freely give." (Matthew 10:8 NIV)For the first time in ten days the clouds cleared, the blue sky appeared, and the sun came out this morning. It rose over the trees and kissed the world with its light. The snow and frost on the ground...
A large man was kicking in my front door, interrupting the nap that I'd been taking with my children, ages three and four. "I want my kids!" he was screaming.There was no time to run and hide, so I bundled my sleepy two under the blanket, shushed them and sat up,...
During the 1970s, I travelled extensively for the company for which I worked. Usually, I could count on my reserved room being ready and waiting when I arrived. But this was not always the case. One of the most memorable times was a trip to Damascus, Syria, in October...
"Do not fear, O land, rejoice and be glad, for the Lord has done great things." (Joel 2:21. ESV) "The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad." (Psalm 126:3 ESV)I heard this song for the first time last night. It's called Look What You've Done by Tasha...
My first indication that I might have a problem happened at school. I had an important meeting with a parent and our principal, and I forgot all about it. Even when I was called into the office, I couldn't remember why I was there. To say that my principal was angry...
"He answered me, 'I am all you need. I give you My loving-favor. My power works best in weak people.' I am happy to be weak and have troubles so I can have Christ's power in me." (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLV)For the umpteenth time, I found myself inwardly crying out, "O...