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Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.   Matthew 11:28-29 (NAS) A yoke joins a pair of pack animals for heavy work, such as… Read more

By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.    Hebrews 11:3 (NAS) Everything that is, owes its existence to a cause. If you have a house, there must have been a builder. If you have a chair,… Read more

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1-3 ESV Are there times that cause you to doubt God’s love for… Read more

For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.   2 Chronicles 16:9a  NIV Do you need some strength from the Lord today?  In these verses, the prophet Hanani is chastising Judah’s King Asa for seeking help from other sources rather than seeking help from God.  How often am… Read more

Oh, what a miserable person I am!  Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death?  Thank God!  The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.  So, you see how it is:  In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.  Romans… Read more

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.  He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.  He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall… Read more

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.  Day to day pours out speech,  and night to night reveals knowledge.    Psalm 19:1-2 ESV Have you ever heard the phrase “you find what you are looking for”?  I would love to say that I am constantly on the lookout for God’s goodness… Read more

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”    Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) During the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, God’s people realized how much their sin had… Read more

 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.  Proverbs 17:22  (HCSB) This verse speaks to us today just as it did centuries ago. Medical and psychological studies have shown the effects a positive and encouraging outlook have on our physical and mental health. The Lord knows that the way we navigate… Read more

For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor, a lifetime. Weeping may spend the night, but there is joy in the morning.”    Psalm 30:5 (HCSB) Why do feelings of anxiety, distress, and loss seem to be worse at night? Maybe our busy lives keep our minds occupied during the day, but when we finally lie… Read more