Blessed Relief

Scripture I wish I had wings like a dove, so I could fly far away and be at peace. ~Psalm 55:6, CEV Quote Some people live in a dream world while other face reality and a rare few learn to turn one into the other. ~Doug Everett Escapism is the tendency to seek distraction and…

Precious Peace

Scripture Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all he has done.  Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. ~Philippians 4:6b-7a, NLT Quote Peace is such a precious jewel that I would give anything for it but truth. ~Matthew Henry While Jack Taylor was serving as pastor, he…

The Only Begotten

Scripture And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. ~John 1:14, NASB Quote Our LORD {Jesus} came down from life to suffer death. The Bread of Life came down to hunger. The Living Water came down to thirst. ~Augustine Jesus never…

The Sound Of His Voice

Scripture Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. ~Daniel 10:9, NLT Quote He speaks and the sound of His voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing. ~Austin Miles Daniel had a terrifying vision that left…

Checkmate

Scripture Esther put on her royal robes and entered the inner court of the palace… The king was sitting on his royal throne…When he saw Queen Esther standing there in the inner court, he welcomed her and held out the gold scepter to her. ~Esther 5:1-2, NLT Quote God has determined to accomplish His purposes…

The Holy Spirit

Scripture When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard… He will bring Me {Jesus} glory by telling you whatever He receives from Me.  ~John 16:13,15, NLT Quote The Holy Spirit never glorifies Himself; He always glorifies…

Swamp Rats

Scripture They speak worthlessness to one another; With a flattering lip and with a double heart they speak. ~Psalms 12:2, LSB Quote He who speaks truth, stabs falsehood in the heart. ~Source Unknown It is hard to win an election in Alabama if you are associated with the Democratic Party. The dems took a dramatic…

Does Prayer Matter

Scripture Ask, using My name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy. ~John 16:24, NLT Quote Action produce results: Prayer is an action. ~C.S. Lewis I am bad to get a new book, read a couple of chapters and lay it down. I am a spot reader; I seldom read a book…

Prayerlessness

Scripture Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh by ceasing to pray for you. ~1 Samuel 12:23, LSB Quote My most important appointment for the day is to meet with Jesus in prayer. ~Nancy Leigh DeMoss Nancy Leigh DeMoss Wolgemuth also known as Nancy Leigh DeMoss is a Christian…

Prayer And Petition

Scripture “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7, NLT Quote The majority of the model prayer is petition. ~Ron Dunn Prayer is not a fetish or a rabbit’s foot and there…