‘Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.’ Mark 1:35 (NIV) If not for prayer, we would not have any hope at all of intercession from Heaven above, to protect us, and ...

‘A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.’ Psalm 49:20 Have you ever heard someone make the statement that if only they were rich, they would be happy? On the flip side, I have heard people say that they were glad they were not rich, ...

‘In the day of my trouble I will call to You, for You will answer me.’ Psalm 86:7 Some days I feel like I am worthless.  I get short on patience with my shortcomings, my troubles, my crazy situations. I begin thinking thoughts about how I am not at all who I think ...

‘Christ has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love His brother.’ 1 John 4:21 (NIV) Every one of us has someone we have a hard time loving. It may be a family member, a co-worker, or even a friend. Everyone has little “things” that may irritate others. But usually ...

‘A happy heart makes the face cheerful.’ Proverbs 15:13 (NIV) Since I was a teenager, I have had people ask me why I am frowning. I was always surprised, because I was never aware I was wearing a frown. I now realize that when I am deep in thought, writing, or ...