For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7a Most English translations say “and the government shall be on his shoulder.” In our modern culture when we say the word “government,” the image that comes to mind is the temporary nature of it. Governments rise and fall. If we don’t like who is in office now, we wait…
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What To Do When You Have Been Wronged
David knew what it was like to be treated unjustly. In Psalm 35 he describes his condition. People he had once befriended now fought against him (v. 1), sought his…
An Invitation To Trust
“Why are you downcast, Oh my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God” (Ps. 43:5).…
10 Things To Remember
When you wake up in the morning where does your mind go? Is it the list of things that need to get done? Regrets of what happen the day before?…
Psalm 91 God’s Protecting Presence
If you had certainty and security that you could not be defeated, how would you live your life differently? Psalm 91 describes Biblical confidence and poise. In some Bibles, it…
Praying For Children Moving Away From Home
It is humorously said that God could not be everywhere, so He made mothers. From the earliest times when we sent the children off to Grandma’s, to camp, or to…
Jeremiah 2: Where do you run?
Jesus came to give us abundant life, to fill us to overflowing with every ounce of His living water. And yet when we go about life in our day-to-day world,…
Be Refreshed
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isa.…
Good News For You
With all the negative news in the media, I want to share with you some good news. God is still God, and He knows the plans that He has for…
Snares
We had a plague of chipmunks at our house. They were making our yard “hole-y,” gnawing wiring, and making a general nuisance of themselves. When one family of chipmunks moved…
Possess Your Freedom
While the United States is celebrating Independence Day, beloved one, listen to God’s Word for you about freedom in Christ. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.…
Finding Peace In Troubled Times
The world is a scary place. Every time you listen to the news there are more attacks, more shootings, more darkness, more uncertainty. It can be enough to make you…
Praying The Names Of God
The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run into it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 In Hebrew and Greek, a personal name communicated something indispensable for distinguishing…