In the midst of sadness there is hope; in the presence of despair there is comfort; in the presence of defeat there is victory; in the presence of sin there is forgiveness, in the presence of struggles there is strength. Where does this come from? None other than from our Lord, from confidence in who... Continue Reading →

        We can enter into the desert times of life, feeling alone, wandering seemingly aimlessly day after day; we can feel parched by circumstances and the thirst of our souls can intensify; we can feel lost, hopeless, and abandoned by those closest to us; we can feel the threat of others who would like to... Continue Reading →

        The prophet spoke of coming judgment upon Judah; of the Lord’s working in their lives to draw them to Himself; of His prophets and their continued messages of repentance. But the people would not consider the past and listen to the words of the Lord; they would not return to following the Lord. “Thus... Continue Reading →

        In difficult times, facing trouble and affliction, feeling lonely and having the heaviness of heart, aware of his own inadequacies and failures, and being the target of his enemies, David prays. Knowing his weakness to endure all which is before him, knowing his lack of wisdom to make decisions which will lead to victory,... Continue Reading →

        Israel had been rebellious, forgetting the grace and love of the Lord; He brought them out of the land of captivity and established them in the land of promise. However, even though they had neglected the Lord to follow after their own selfish passions, the Lord, in His covenantal love, would never forget them;... Continue Reading →