Very Present

Key verse God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 NKJVTrouble is a part of the human experience, and although we can minimize it by living wisely and righteously, there is a better way to direct our attention. And that is by becoming aware of how very present our God is at …

What Does it Mean to be Free?

Key verse Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 NIVJohn 8:32 is one of the most widely quoted verses. Yet, to this day, I’m not sure how many people really understand what it is saying. I remember when I first heard that verse. I was super excited and thought that I had …

The Father’s Strength

Key verse Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:8 NLTOne Sunday afternoon a few months after my parents’ divorce, I was preparing lunch with my father in our modest apartment’s kitchen. He was standing behind me cooking …