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“You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5b The bumps and bruises of life come in a variety of ways. For instance, hateful words or broken promises can inflict painful wounds. Left untreated, these hurts tend to fester, negatively affecting multiple areas of life. That’s[...]
“He said, ‘I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the sons of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.’” 1 Kings[...]
“When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.” 1 Samuel 17:11 Words that defy God and treat Scripture with contempt bombard us every day. We often allow this barrage of words to intimidate us into silence and inaction. Like Saul[...]
“I alone am not able to carry all this people, because it is too burdensome for me.” Numbers 11:14 We all face periods of discouragement for various reasons. Demanding circumstances usually come and go. Like the tide, it’s just the rhythm of life. But what about when a burdening[...]