Finding Rest For The Soul When God Alone Makes Us Dwell In Safety Scripture Reference: Psalm 4:8 “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” Some Personal Reflection Tonight’s devotional is deeply personal for me, because it speaks to something I once cherished, something I took for granted for most of my life, but which has been largely absent for the past twelve years —  “ sleep .” Since my diagnosis of Central Pain Syndrome  

Hope for Every Bruised Reed and Faintly Burning Wick Scripture Reference: – Isaiah 42:3 – Matthew 12:20 "A bruised reed He will not break, and a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice." "A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, until He brings justice to victory."                          Introduction Life can often feel crushing . This is especially true for those in prison, where walls and cir

(Repentance and Faith at the Heart of the Gospel) Scripture Reference:   Acts 20:21– Mark 1:15 “I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. ” “ The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. ” Introduction – Where the Narrow Path Begins There are verses in Scripture that serve as doorways—small openings that invite us into vast rooms of truth. Acts 20:21 is one

Standing Pure in a World Full of Traps Scripture Reference: – Psalm 119:133 – Proverbs 4:23 “Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Introduction: “The Valiant Prayer: Why A Man Who Will Not Compromise On His Knees” There are many disciplines in the Christian life that demand courage: confession, fasting, repentance, confronting sin, forgiving an enemy, preachin

Learning Wisdom in a World That Wastes Time Scripture Reference: Psalm 90:12 “ So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom . ” Some Personal Reflection I have always been drawn to Psalm 90. Many years ago, as a brand-new Christian, I remember my surprise when I discovered that Moses—Israel’s great leader and lawgiver—was the author of this Psalm. We don’t often think of Moses as a Psalm writer, yet he penned one of the most sobering, powerful, and