Psalm 145:18-19 (NLT) states: “The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.  He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.” This incredibly wonderful scripture assures us that when we sincerely call upon the Lord, He draws … More He Hears Our Cries and Rescues Us

Psalm 86:1-7(NLT)“1 A prayer of David. Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. 2 Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God. 3 Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on … More An Urgent Cry for Help

Psalm 10:17-18 (NLT)“17 LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. 18 You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.” Abuse of any kind is never okay, and it never will be, but the reality is … More God Knows the Hopes of the Helpless

Psalm 62:5-6 (MSG)“God, the one and only— I’ll wait as long as he says. Everything I hope for comes from him, so why not? He’s solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, an impregnable castle: I’m set for life.”Significant relationships is an area where most of us have the greatest challenges. We … More

Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”With tears streaming down her face, Barbara Jane angrily slammed the door to her boyfriend’s car after she got out of … More Chasing Tears or Chasing God

During Old Testament times, our Heavenly Father made a promise to His people to give them a lush and bountiful land, so much so that it was referred to the land of ‘milk and honey’. In Joshua 1:9(The Message), He told them, “From the wilderness and this Lebanon east to the Great River, the Euphrates … More God Is With You Every Step You Take

Psalms 91:1(NLT)“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” For many women, getting out of an abusive relationship is not so easy. Every woman that has overcome emotional, physical, or verbal abuse has a different story to tell, and you’d be surprised to hear that there are large numbers … More God Is Always Ready to Help

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” This passage in Proverbs is such a pinnacle of Godly wisdom, especially for those of us living today. Our modern advances … More Firmly Planted in God’s Hands

Psalm 18:30 (ESV) “This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” We opted to sit side by side rather than facing each other in an upscale booth that looked like it belonged in a mansion rather than a restaurant. The … More God is Our Refuge

Psalm 27:10(NLT)“Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” A friend’s daughter, Lexi, has been estranged from her father for years and bumping into him recently was troubling for her. She’s in her twenties now, and since he’s been out of her life, she’s felt a sense of peace … More The Lord Will Hold Me Close