Peace

Not to Worry

The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not be in want. (Psalm 23:1)

I heard a good sermon last night here in Milan, Italy, at the International Church of Milan, by Pastor Jim Albright, on this text. Rarely does a day go by that would not become brighter if we would just remember this…

That Men Pray

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. (1 Tim 2:8 NKJV)

These words come from Paul’s heart, expressing not a theologically laid out strategy but rather a personal longing. It is good to have a balanced and biblical…

Are You Worried about Government?

All the nations are as nothing before him, they are accounted by him as less than nothing and emptiness. (Isaiah 40:17)

I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his…

Overcoming Paralyzing Fear

God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah (Psalm 46:1–3 ESV)

Great Joy!

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10–11 ESV)

Guilt-free Blessings

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all… The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (2 Thes. 3:16–18, NKJV)

If I were known for only one thing in my ministry I would hope that it would be to bless…

The Christian Calling

For when we were with you, we kept telling you beforehand that we were to suffer affliction, just as it has come to pass, and just as you know. (1 Thessalonians 3:4)

The Christian calling to believe and follow brings us into conflict with this fallen world. Christ…

The Shadow of His Wings

How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. (Psalm 36:7)

This verse jumped out at me this morning. The safest place in all the world is in the center of the will of God, taking refuge under the…

Run in Vain?

That you may become blameless … holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain. (Philippians 2:15–16)

Twice in his writings the apostle Paul compared his life to a drink offering being poured out. Drink…

Deep Calls to Deep

My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon-from Mount Mizar. Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. (Psalm 42:6–7)