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

Luke 10:19(ESV)“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” I learned over the summer that a good friend had been going through a difficult season in her life. Everyone that knows her is quick to say how outspoken and … More Nothing Shall Hurt You

Isaiah 41:10(ESV)“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” God is with us when we go through some of the darkest times of our lives. When we feel lost and don’t … More God is With You

Luke 12:6-7(NLT)“6 What is the price of five sparrows–two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. 7 And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.” Pam and Jesse have been married for … More Through Rivers of Difficulty, God is With You

When a person has a lot of pride and arrogance, they will always find a way to boost themselves above others. It isn’t uncommon for an arrogant person to think that he or she knows it all. They must be right all the time and will belittle or devalue the opinions and knowledge of others … More Give It Up

Jeremiah 33:3(ESV)“Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things you have not known.” Once, when I was going through a difficult time financially, I felt like I was drowning with no one to rescue me. I had been divorced for almost a year with two children to … More The Questions You Can’t Seem to Get Answered

Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Why am I in this situation? How in the world did I get here? While I was married to my husband, I asked myself these questions almost every day, but when we began the relationship, things weren’t as … More A Stronghold in Times of Trouble

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT)“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given … More Never in Vain