Tag: psalms
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Prepare…to Meet God
“In You, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be ashamed.” (Psalm 31:1 NKJV) A friend of ours once told the story of visiting Scotland and staying in a private home overnight. The next morning, he looked up at his hosts’ dining room wall to find these words on a plaque: “PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD.” Our friend…
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The Comfort and Warmth of Trusting God
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV) It’s another bitterly cold, snowy day in the South—something we’re not accustomed to handling well. I’ve spent a good part of the day bundled up in a fleece blanket with…
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The Privileged Life: Are You Ready When Disaster Strikes?
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling….The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.” (Psalm 46:1-3,7 NKJV) The events of…
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The Privileged Life: The Blessing of Normal
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) This has been a “breakdown week” for stuff around our house. The microwave oven blew up with a little bang. The cover on our bathroom light fell out of the ceiling and broke. Another cover, on our garage door opener, fell…
Nancy C. Williams 