"Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress."Psalm 71:3 (NIV)I was fifteen years old and did not want to return to Congo (then Zaire). There were going to be some fearful changes in my life when I stepped back on African soil. School had already started a week earlier by the time we arrived in the capital city. The mission … [Read more...] about Where I Can Always Go
holiness
Hemmed In
"He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection." Psalm 91:4 (NLT)I was at the bottom of a pile of people, struggling to breathe. The pillow fight had gone horribly wrong. Someone was on my back, my head, my feet, and my mouth was down towards the floor. I was trying to scream, "Get off me!" But I couldn't … [Read more...] about Hemmed In
Living Life Upside Down
"The LORD said to Moses, "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: 'Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy." Leviticus 19:1-2 (NIV)Why is it important for me to strive for holiness in my life?Holiness (Strong's Concordance):English Words used in KJV:sanctify 26 hallow 2 be holy 1 [Total Count: 29] 1) to render or acknowledge, or to be venerable or hallow2) to separate from … [Read more...] about Living Life Upside Down
The Meaning of Righteousness
"The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification." Romans 4:23-25 (New International Version)There once was a man named Lot who ventured far away from his … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Righteousness
