Monthly Archives: August 2012

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). Many times in the Christian life when we don’t understand a given situation, we tend to use God as a last resort.  We … Continue reading →

“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass” (Psalm 37:5). Seeking to avoid spiritual atrophy, we may turn to our own methods.  Our attempts may not work and we could even … Continue reading →

“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah”  (Psalm 62:8). Trust God during the good times and bad and everything in between.  When life overwhelms us, we … Continue reading →

“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him” (Job 13:15a). The story of Job is one of faith, trust, courage, and determination.  He understood the meaning of the phrase, ““whatever doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.”  Consider everything … Continue reading →

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6). Two of the factors that may contribute to spiritual atrophy are worry and stress. They often … Continue reading →

“At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa and told him, Because you have put your trust in the king of Aram instead of in the Lord your God, you have missed your chance to destroy the army … Continue reading →

“Search for the Lord and for is strength, and keep on searching”  (Psalm 105:4 NLT). Snow skiing.  Tried it.  Quit. Cake decorating.  Tried it.  Quit. Crocheting.  Tried it.  Quit. Ice skating.  Tried it.  Quit. Tole painting.  Tried it.  Quit. Stamping. … Continue reading →