Peace in the heart, even if circumstances have not yet changed; the deep trust that the Lord will do all things well; rest in the…
Peace in Our Hearts
1 Samuel
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Chapter 1
A Heart Broken By Sorrow
David reminds us that “the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite [crushed] spirit” (Ps.…
The Prayer of Hannah
Hannah had a great need: she desperately wanted a son, but the Lord had closed her womb. In addition, she was repeatedly belittled and insulted…
Chapter 2
A Heart Broken By Sorrow
David reminds us that “the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite [crushed] spirit” (Ps.…
Chapter 3
Hand-Copied Bible
How many Bibles are in your home right now? How many of them are read on a daily or even a periodic basis? I read…
Chapter 15
Practical: Idolatry in the 21st Century
Some Christians may wonder what 1 John 5:21 still has to say to us today: “Keep yourselves from idols.” In the 21st century, we no…
Chapter 16
Don’t Judge by Appearance
One of the most deep-seated frailties of fallen humanity is the persistent tendency to judge according to appearance. We judge a person according to his…
Being beautiful – for God
Natural beauty counts for a lot these days. Many people care deeply about their appearance. They are willing to dig deep into their pockets and…