A Very Present Help

“God is our Refuge and Strength—a very present Help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 He either is or He isn’t. Such is the nature of faith and its battle with doubt.  Ever since the evil one tempted Eve in the garden by insinuating that God did not mean what He said (Gen....

When God Seems Afar Off

When fear or a sense of forlornness threaten to overwhelm us, Faith must arise and open our eyes to our “Faithful Friend Who sticks closer than a brother” (Prov. 18:24). Have you noticed how many of the psalms, which are truly “Songs of the Soul,” are mournful in tone...

Help, Lord

“Help, Lord—for the Godly man ceases. . .for the faithful fail from among the children of men.” Psalm 12:1 It’s the “Cry of the Ages.” “Help, Lord—for the Godly man ceases.” The Pilgrim Pathway is a lonely “Highway to Heaven.”  Although there are many who profess to...

What Manner of Power Is This?

“And He arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, ‘Peace, be still.’  And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39 Remembering and resting in Who He is (His Person/Character) and what He has can do (His Promises/Conduct) will always produce...

What Manner of Peace Is This?

“And there arose a great storm of wind and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.  And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow. . .” Mark 4:37-38a Remembering this will help us follow His Example the next time a storm hits. Sound...

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