“I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.” – Ephesians 3:13 Before Martin Luther King, Jr. was a teenager, he suffered from such depression that he twice tried to commit suicide. As an adult, he experienced several bouts of severe depression. […]

“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” Acts 16:25 I can only imagine how Paul and Silas felt, being beaten and disgraced publicly for following God’s instruction, and as if that was not enough, they get thrown into […]

“And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” – Ephesians 1:22-23 If there ever was anyone who fits that description of ‘The One And Only, […]

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, […]

“And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Can you really be thankful for everything? How? It seems impossible really, but if we stand on the Word that God actually works out […]

“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:5 Born to an unwed teenage mother whose parents had urged her to have an abortion, Israel Houghton could easily have become a statistic, but for the goodness of God. Eight months into […]

‘Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.’ Psalm 103:2 There is this story about a young man who was on the park bench and looking so depressed that a policeman tried to console him. The Officer asked him, ‘anything the matter?’ ‘Yes,’ he replied. ‘The month […]

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, WITH THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 Charles Darwin, the author of “On the Origin of Species” and the author of the theory of the evolution of man, was a constant worrier. He fretted about […]

“…the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendour. This is what they sang: “Give thanks to the Lord;  his faithful love endures forever!” At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused […]

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 Thomas Chisholm was born in Franklin, Kentucky on July 29, 1866, in a log cabin and became a teacher at age 16. He became […]

“… giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honours me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.” Psalm 50:23 In Luke 17, Ten lepers met Jesus along the way and asked for his mercy obviously for healing. They stood at a distance because […]

“Look to the Lord and his strength.” 1 Chronicles 16:11 What’s the first thing you think of when you wake up? If you’re facing pressure in any area of life, naturally your thoughts will likely go to them. The thoughts may even dominate your mind all day long. It’s a […]

“For from him and through him and for him are all things.” Romans 11:36 The only thing we need to be thankful is simply an awareness of the blessings God has already given us. The Bible in Romans 11:36 says about the Lord Jesus, “For from him and through him and […]

“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1 Once upon a time, a young man went to meet an old wise man with the complain, “Help me, Life is very unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. […]

“David danced before the LORD with all his might.’  2 Samuel 6:14 Too often we are hesitant to dance, but as Solomon in his wisdom said, “…there is a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4 Life is not meant to be a solemn, morose affair. It is not meant to be endured. It is meant to […]