Monthly Archives: February 2013

“Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless.  For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee” (Proverbs 23:10-11). Today’s verse denounces the oppression of the fatherless and other needy.  By … Continue reading →

“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation” (Psalm 68:5). Let’s examine the first portion of our verse. It is obvious God cares and helps the helpless. I feel God being … Continue reading →

“…the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless” (Psalm 10:14b). I think one of the reasons orphans are often taken advantage of by oppressors is because they believe the lie that God has forgotten them. … Continue reading →

“The Lord preserveth the strangers: he relieveth the fatherless and the widow…” (Psalm 146:9a). Our winter studies have emphasized three phases of God’s care. Each starts with the same letter, Responsive, Reliable, and Restorative. These words demonstrate that God’s Mighty … Continue reading →

“Are you really the Messiah we’ve been waiting for, or should we keep looking for someone else?”  (Matthew 11:3 NLT).         I’ve looked for a lot of things in this almost forty-year journey.  I’ve looked for my car keys, looked … Continue reading →

“So, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation whatsoever to do what your sinful nature urges you to do”  (Romans 8:12 NLT). What a relief!  This verse provides the breath of fresh air I so desperately need.  The incentive … Continue reading →

“And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the Lord which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and … Continue reading →