“But Thou, O LORD, are a shield for me…” (Psalm 3:3) Psalms 3 presents a number of ‘firsts’ in the Psalms: the first to exhibit a Psalm heading (A psalm of David….); the first psalm to attribute its authorship to David; the first occurrence of the rather enigmatic term ‘selah’ (which scholars believe means “pause, … Continue reading Better Than Kevlar
Suffering
In Our Weakness He Is Strong
So for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength). (2 Corinthians 12:10; amplified) L.B. (Mrs. Charles E.) Cowman worked as a pioneer missionary with her … Continue reading In Our Weakness He Is Strong
Just Hold On
Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3) Perhaps you’re at a “breaking point” of sorts - one more proverbial “straw on the camel’s back” and you’re done. Marriage, relationships, finances, your job, your health, raising kids,…take your pick at a number … Continue reading Just Hold On