Exhortation Episodes

The universe often it would seem is against us, but the Holy God of the universe is on our side. Deuteronomy 31:6 6“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is …

Matthew 5:18 “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished. Our lives are stable because we have no question as …

Not revealing your soul to someone you don't know, is probably a prudent choice. Some are reluctant to lift their souls to God, for they do not know Him. He is knowable in Jesus Christ. "No man has seen God …

A broken and contrite heart truly repents. A broken and contrite heart relies on the God who hears and gives. A broken and contrite heart submits to the word of God, even when it doesn’t fully comprehend what is happening. …

We have as we all know our personal troubles to contend with which steal our joy, and at least for our culture, we have the troubles and the evils of the whole world coming into our consciences fast with gory …

We can learn to know the Holy God of the universe, even in our earthly lives, in such a way that we set our agendas on the back burner and seek His purpose and will for us. We can do …

What began with a prayer from Psalm 119:32 lead to a closer and encouraging look at Hebrews 11:32-38, and the glorious realization that for all of us the path to Gideon, Barak, Samson, et al is through seasons of caves …

Our minds and hearts soar as we read of "Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets," and we think of how gloriously God worked in and through them to accomplish His will and would love to …

Joseph on seeing his brothers for the second time planned an elaborate scheme to keep his brother Benjamin in Egypt with him. What changed his mind? The same thing which brought great joy to Joseph and Jacob. And how in …

Being human means struggling at times to know which way to go, and perhaps even what to do. But as Christians, we have God's direct guidance for our body, mind, and soul. God gives enough light to see our path, …

Recalling the friends who have refreshed us is always edifying. There are three things that are a wonder, even four things that elevate our souls: God's great mercy through our agape friendships, How blessed we are with our o...

Among life's greatest blessings are the people who give us moments of joy, encouragement, and wisdom; they lift our souls by their very presence. Imagine you had a friend who did all those things and on top of that, was …

When the Lord calls us to any ministry, we know we are ready, when we question ourselves and listen to God. Even Moses knew he was not ready for the job the Lord gave him. Moses succeeded so will we, …

There are many things which concern the world and its systems, and we all know there will come a day for us when all has been heard. What will it be when all has been heard? What will it be …

Presenting some basic, some might say common sense principles to keep in mind, to stay encouraged in your prayer life. Take the pressure off, you are talking to the God who loves you and desires to hear from you. So …