Hiding in a cave, pursued by enemies and in danger of his life, David prayed. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by (Psalm 57.1). Knowing there was... Continue Reading →
Vanity or Fulfillment; Despair or Contentment? Ecclesiastes 2.18-26
Solomon, having great wisdom, authority, and riches, recognized the vanity of all he had done; he saw that the time of earthly life is but a breath, a short time and then it is over. He didn’t bemoan life, but rather sought to understand the true value and purpose of the days the Lord gives.... Continue Reading →
Trusting our Heavenly Father Isaiah 64.8
In recognizing the Lord’s mercy, Isaiah wrote: But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand (Isaiah 64.8). The following hymn was based on this passage, written by Anne Steele in the 1700’s. In reading these words, may you... Continue Reading →
Trusting Christ To Be Faithful Matthew 14.22-33
The storm was raging as the disciples were fearful in the boat while crossing the Sea of Galilee. Knowing their dilemma, Jesus came walking toward them. In the turmoil of a storm, Jesus called Peter to walk to Him on the water. Initially Peter stepped out of the boat in faith; he walked on the... Continue Reading →
True Freedom John 8.31-47
Freedom should never be taken for granted or be unappreciated. Having the unique privilege of living in freedom, we understand this did not come easily or without great cost. Over the course of this nation’s history many have served in our Armed Forces; many have given their lives on harsh battlefields; many families have... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 