"Based on James 5:16 & the hymn “I Surrender All” There’s a moment in every believer’s journey when the path ahead demands more than effort — it calls for surrender. For Judson W. Van DeVenter, … [Read more...] about When Surrender Becomes a Song
The Steadfast Prayer of a Faithful Heart
James 5:16 — “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (KJV) There is a quiet power that moves unseen when a faithful believer prays without ceasing. James 5:16 draws our … [Read more...] about The Steadfast Prayer of a Faithful Heart
Early in the Morning with Jesus
Mark 1:35 tells us, “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” I picture the quiet before sunrise, when the world is … [Read more...] about Early in the Morning with Jesus
The Power of Holy Silence
Habakkuk 2:20 says, “But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.” Early this morning I was reading my Bible and came upon this verse, a deep reminder that no matter … [Read more...] about The Power of Holy Silence
Behold, I Will Do a New Thing: Reflecting on Isaiah 43:18
"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old." - Isaiah 43:18 (KJV) At first glance, these words from the prophet Isaiah might seem puzzling, even troubling. Are we not … [Read more...] about Behold, I Will Do a New Thing: Reflecting on Isaiah 43:18
The Snare of Idolatry: A Study of Isaiah 2:8
"Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made." - Isaiah 2:8 (KJV) Isaiah chapter 2 presents a stark contrast between … [Read more...] about The Snare of Idolatry: A Study of Isaiah 2:8
Giving Thanks in Everything: Understanding 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18, KJV A Call to Gratitude The Apostle Paul wrote these words to the church in … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks in Everything: Understanding 1 Thessalonians 5:18
The Original Design vs. Human Complexity: Understanding Ecclesiastes 7:29
"This only have I found: God created mankind upright, but they have gone in search of many schemes." - Ecclesiastes 7:29 After chapters of observing human behavior and searching for wisdom, the … [Read more...] about The Original Design vs. Human Complexity: Understanding Ecclesiastes 7:29
