Jesus Gives Us His Peace

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27  KJV There is no greater peace in all the world than the peace that comes from God. Jesus, who is no less than God incarnate, said that He’s leaving peace with us. Not just any peace; He’s…

Stop That Tornado!

“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:  A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood…” Proverbs 6:16-17 KJV Hate, abomination: those are strong words, and at the front of God’s list of abominations is “a proud look.” It’s even more loathsome to the Lord than murder; for “hands that shed innocent blood” is third on the list. Why is…

Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Psalm 119:165 KJV Peace is available to each and every one of God’s precious children.  God’s peace blesses you with a mental calm that frees you from fear; and a tranquil heart that allows you to rest securely in the assurance of His love and protection. But Jesus gives us more than peace. He desires that we experience great…

A Clean Heart

But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Isaiah 59:2 KJV God created us to have fellowship with Him.  I Corinthians 1:9 says, “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” So He desires to answer our prayers. However, II Corinthians 6:14 says, “…for…

God Hears the Righteous

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 KJV God hears and answers the earnest prayers of a righteous person.  Psalm 34:15 says, “The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.” So what exactly does James 5:16b mean? The… Effectual –…

Come Boldly into God’s Presence

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 KJV Back in Old Testament times, the people did not have access to God, but today we can come directly to God through His Son, Jesus.   I Timothy 2:5 says, “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man…

Perfect Peace

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 KJV We currently live in a world of turmoil and indecision.  Where is God through all this?  He promised  never to leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), which means He’s there – with each and every one of His children.  He walks with us, but we don’t always stay beside…

Another Day, Another Allergy

Medical issues are very much a part of Williams syndrome, and Michelle has been incredibly blessed not to have the heart and blood vessel problems that have been so characteristic of the syndrome. She is now 37 years old, and medical issues have been popping up in her life right and left, so I shall address them. When Michelle moved home on January 8, 2021, she seemed to be having…

Conditions of Answered Prayer

True prayer is a form of worship.  It’s the time that we take to come before God our Creator in thanksgiving…with supplications and requests…seeking guidance or wisdom.  It’s a time when we recognize God for who He is – the Creator of all living and the Savior of mankind. Is it, therefore, unreasonable for God to ask something in return for blessing us with our petitions? Remember, God knows the…