‘The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?’ Psalm 27:1 (ESV) We often find ourselves in situations that bring fear.  Sometimes it is physical fear and sometimes it is spiritual fear.  To ...

‘Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.’ Psalm 34:3 (NIV) Our children’s department at church just finished their yearly Vacation Bible School last week.  As usual, it was a resounding success.  Lots of kids attended, the church membership worked hard, and there were some who were ...

‘You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.  You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.’  Exodus 20:18 (NIV) Since I saw the very first one in my hometown in Ohio, in around 1988, I have ...

‘In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.’  Psalm 86:7 (NIV) Do you worry?  Do you get caught up in worry over small things?  I do, and I often have to chastise myself for it.  Little by little, I can allow small ...

‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.’ Proverbs 18:21 (ESV) I sometimes speak before I think.  It is something I fight against, and most of the time, I win.  But there are times, and entire days, where I ...