7Each man said to his mate, “Come, let us cast lots so we may learn on whose account this calamity has struck us.” So they cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. 8Then they said to him, “Tell us now! On whose account has this calamity struck us? What is your occupation? And [...]
For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14 Fear is a strong motivator, but is it the kind of motivation we need every day? Perhaps not. What we fear often becomes a negative motivator and creates a life of dissatisfaction and legalism. But [...]
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. 8 He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for [...]
But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him and his righteousness to children's children Psalm 103:17 Today, most of our children head back to school and begin the daily struggle of waking up, throwing down breakfast, grabbing lunch money, and hopping in the car with [...]
And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. Acts 5:11 When I was in elementary school, my mom used to take me to Westdale pharmacy in West Columbia. It was a mom and pop pharmacy where everyone knew your name, and the community visited there quite [...]
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7 We all thrive on loyalty. Loyalty is one foundation of a healthy relationship. When Lari and I got married nearly 30 years ago, it was with the expectation that we would both [...]
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 I don't like snakes. I'm sure that many people are just like me, but I don't like them. It has nothing to do with the serpent in the Bible. It has everything to do with their ability [...]
I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. ~ Psalm 34:4 I grew up in a loving home with parents who cared for me and provided all my needs. My mom was always cooking and would often have warm cookies ready for me when I got home [...]
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. ~Psalm 23:4 Dorothy walks with special care and in fear down the yellow brick road with her new friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, [...]
He leads me beside the still waters - Psalm 23:2 As an older elementary school student I played basketball in a youth league in our town. Most of you won't believe this, but I was on the Orange Team. I'm not kidding. ORANGE! Our team practiced each week either in a gymnasium or on [...]