Excerpt from the class “Christ is Everything to His Followers.” Also used in pastoral care, counseling, and prison ministry. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me….My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those …
Joy in Jesus: Savior with Four Names
It is Christmas Eve and here’s a favorite Scripture about Christ’s First Coming: To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He …
Jesus, Hurricanes, God’s Power & Peace
This was written in September and posted now because people are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey and from other personal disasters. Hurricane Harvey. Harvey was an extremely destructive Atlantic hurricane that caused catastrophic flooding in southeastern Texas and Louisiana. It dissipated September 3, 2017, but many are still recovering from its effects. Many areas received more than 40 inches of …
The Blue Marble & Hurricane Harvey
(Excerpt from teaching and training classes, used also in pastoral counseling and prison ministry) If the Lord had not been on our side…the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us, the raging waters would have swept us away….Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:1-4,8) This …