“So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work” (Nehemiah 4:6). What an encouraging and victorious announcement: “So we built the wall!” Amidst great opposition from the enemies of the Lord and under extremely difficult working conditions, the wall was […]
Wonderful Refuge! Wonderful Fortress!
A few days ago a friend was sharing with me how life is hard. It truly is. However, we believers are not without help and hope. We can trust the Lord. Let’s turn our thoughts for just a moment to the wonderful book of Psalms. “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge […]
Now Just What was I Doing?
Two older ladies were standing in line at the bank. Mabel said to the lady standing behind her, “Do you ever have trouble remembering what you were going to do?” The lady smiled and replied, “All the time. Why, just this morning I decided to pour another cup of coffee. So on my way into […]
Three Very Good Questions
Three very good questions! I wonder how many questions the average person asks during any given day. I am sure that we would be surprised with the number of the many, many questions that are asked and answered in a typical twenty-four-hour period of time. Here are three questions that are very important for us […]
What Joy These Bring
What Joy These Bring Our focus is still on the Lord Jesus Christ as we learn of Him. “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me” (Matthew 11:28-29). Our praise is still being lifted to the Lord […]