“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” Psalm 23:6 Those six words, “all the days of my life,” are powerful. It is easy to believe that God’s goodness and steadfast love are following you on the good days and in the mountaintop experiences of life. However, according to this … Continue reading Our Shepherd’s Persistent Promise
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Forgive as God Has Forgiven
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 This verse came to life for me a few months ago in my job as a teacher. I had experienced a difficult first part of the week regarding my students’ behavior. I was discouraged by the way they … Continue reading Forgive as God Has Forgiven
The Help and Hope of the Tempted
Hebrews 2:18 says, “For because [Jesus] himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” What a comfort to know that Jesus is able to help us when we are being tempted. I once went through a challenging season where I had a difficult time finding a job. During … Continue reading The Help and Hope of the Tempted