Monthly Archives: September 2011

“No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the Lord” (Proverbs 21:30). God promises that He will triumph over any plan or scheme that is opposed to His plan in our lives. No one has the power to … Continue reading →

“They were terrified, but he called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I am here!” Then they were eager to let him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination! “ (John 6:19-21). Following the amazing display of … Continue reading →

“And the Lord came and called as before, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel replied, ‘Speak, your servant is listening’” (1 Samuel 3:10). This account is of Samuel’s first experience hearing directly the Lord’s voice, it seems. He had been raised in … Continue reading →

“The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers that we are only dust” (Psalm 103:13-14). The oft repeated image of God as … Continue reading →

“He called for a famine on the land of Canaan,
 cutting off its food supply.
 Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them—
 Joseph, who was sold as a slave” (Psalm 105:16-17). The nation of Israel was in its infancy. … Continue reading →