"I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world." - John 16:33 If you’ve ever asked, “Why would God allow this?” You are not alone. In over two decades of ministry, I’ve sat in orphanages filled with children longing to be loved, stood by hospital beds as families prayed for miracles that didn’t come, ...  Read More

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 You don’t need me to tell you there’s pain and suffering in this world. You’ve seen it. You’ve felt it. Maybe you’re feeling it right now. From the heartbreak of illness and broken relationships to the devastating images of war, injustice, and disaster on the news, suffering surrounds us every day. And it raises...  Read More

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." - Romans 3:23 If you’ve ever been around church, you’ve probably heard a lot of messages about Jesus and sin. That’s because those two topics are at the core of what the Bible is all about. And whether you like it or not, sin is something that applies to every single one of us. The Bible says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glor...  Read More

"For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught." - Proverbs 3:26 What does it mean for the Lord to protect your life now and forever? It means that if you’re a child of the King, then you are His child forever. That’s not something that comes and goes based on your performance. It’s a relationship secured by Jesus Himself. A lot of people struggle with the idea of ...  Read More

"The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore." - Psalm 121:7-8 When the Bible talks about God as our source of security, it’s not just a temporary promise. It’s a permanent one. God’s protection is both for today and for eternity. That’s what makes His security unending. Let’s break down wha...  Read More

"The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night." - Psalm 121:5-6 When danger comes knocking on your doorstep, where do you run? The Bible says the Lord is your shelter and protector, but do you really trust Him as your safe place? I learned something about shelter years ago when I decided to raise chickens. I wasn’t p...  Read More

"Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." - Psalm 121:4 The United States Secret Service is considered one of the most elite security teams in the world. Every single day, they protect the President and his family, preventing tragedy and constantly staying alert. But even the best security team is made up of people who get tired, hungry, and distracted. No matter how skilled th...  Read More

"He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber." - Psalm 121:3 When I read the verse above, I am reminded of a winter storm we faced back in January. Our driveway was coated with ice so thick that our cars couldn’t make it up the hill. I tried everything. Salt, shovels, even a propane torch, but nothing worked. At one point, I even slipped and slid down the driveway on my b...  Read More

"My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." - Psalm 121:2 We all have things we run to for security. For some, it’s money. You feel safe because your bank account is full and you believe those dollars will catch you if you fall. For others, it’s relationships. As long as you have certain people in your life, you feel like everything will be okay. Or maybe your sense of security comes...  Read More

"I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." - Psalm 121:1-2 When life knocks you down, who are you looking to for help? That’s what David was asking in Psalm 121. He said, “I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from?” That’s not just a random question. It’s a question of security and hope. When you f...  Read More

"For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught." - Proverbs 3:26 Yesterday, we looked at how the Bible says that the Lord is our security. That means He alone has the power to protect us, provide for us, and keep us safe. When the Bible talks about God being our security, it’s talking about more than just physical protection. It’s about emotional stability, spiritu...  Read More

"For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught." - Proverbs 3:26 What comes to mind when you hear the word security? Maybe you think of a security guard or a home alarm system. Maybe you think about carrying a weapon or learning self-defense to feel safe. All of those things are about trying to protect yourself from danger. But the Bible says, “For the LORD is your...  Read More