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.  Isaiah 41:10 There are many Bible verses that promote courage and strength, but one of the best verses that does this is the one in the forty-first chapter of … Read More

“Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.”  1 Chronicles 22:13 God is telling us to walk with him in our daily lives and to study what he has done for us by reading the Bible … Read More

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 It’s not uncommon for us to think that we can stand up to peer pressure without any issues.  But when the rubber meets the … Read More

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”  Isaiah 12:2 Have you ever found yourself overcome by fear? You are so afraid that your body is temporarily paralyzed. Fear is such a powerful emotion that when it washes over us … Read More

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”   1 Corinthians 15:58 A common saying that rings true for me and I’m sure many of you is “going through the motions”. I complete my everyday tasks just for the sake of completing them … Read More

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus;it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God.  Strengthen the weak hands, and … Read More

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.   Isaiah 41:10 This year there has been a lot of uncertainty and Covid – 19 has plunged us into an uncertain haze. As Americans, the biggest … Read More

“Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge— no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a … Read More

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?  Psalm 27:1 Many people believe that Psalm 27 was written in the early years of David’s life around the time when he was running from Saul.  He must have felt alone and afraid. David … Read More

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?”  Matthew … Read More