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Psalm 23:4c
Psalm 23:4c
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me…”Psalm 23:4a Literally, the Hebrew translates “the valley of deep darkness”. Have you been there? Are you there now? Whether depression, grief, anger, or strife has taken you into that…
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.” Psalm 119:9 There are so many temptations out there! Especially for young, single adults. Paul reminds us that “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful,…
“Then Job arose and tore his rose and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.” Job 1:20 “Ah Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You, who show lovingkindness…
“I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth.” 1 John 2:21 This statement seems so obvious because truth and lies are opposites. But what we know and what we do…
“Teach me to do Your will,For You are my God;Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.For the sake of Your name, O Lord, revive me.In Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.And in Your lovingkindness, cut off my enemiesAnd destroy all those who afflict my soul,For I…
“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life…” Psalm 23:6a (KJV) Life happens! Right now we are in the midst of moving, getting two ready for college, dealing with pain, and coming home from 5 months on the road. Life happens! But when we abide in…