Break Free From Silence

September 23, 2020     |     Despite how dysfunctional King David’s family was and Tamar’s unfair call to silence in 2 Samuel 13, God made sure her story was recorded in the Bible. Perhaps God documented it for you to realize that the things that took place in your past—abuse, abandonment, lack of affection—weren’t your fault. God doesn’t want you to be bitter or depressed due to silence and hidden hurts. He can’t heal your heart and soul if you don’t allow Him entrance into the things that wounded you. You may feel unloved or unlovable, but God loves you! [...]

All Ashore

SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2020      |      When a ship is about to set out on a voyage, the call is given, “All ashore who’s going ashore!” If we don’t heed the warning, we’ll be taking a trip we didn’t plan on taking, a costly mistake. Wouldn’t it be nice if when we’re about to say or do something unwise, we’d hear a booming voice warning us that we’re about to make a very costly mistake? We’ve all made bad choices and taken costly trips we never intended to take. If we were to be totally honest with ourselves, [...]

He’ll Never Leave nor Forsake You

SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2020      |       The word “leave” in today’s verse means “fail.” God is telling us that He will not fail to fulfill the promises He has made to us. He will not change His mind, and He will not forget. God is making us a promise. He will not fail to bring forth the promises He has made about our future. The word “forsake” means to abandon. God will not abandon you. If you have ever been hurt, perhaps by a parent, spouse, or friend, you may understand what it feels like to be abandoned. [...]