Posts with the tag “healing”

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Then Daniel went home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah what had happened. He urged them to ask the God of heaven to show them his mercy by telling t...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen he said to me: “Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’ Therefore, prophesy and...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThen he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make br...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsThe hand of the LORD was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth amo...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The king of Babylon made Zedekiah watch as he slaughtered his sons at Riblah. The king of Babylon also slaughtered all the nobles of Judah. Then he gouged out Zedekiah...  Read More

“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)“God’s Powerful Promises” “A Bible that’s falling apar...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“O Sovereign LORD! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!” – Jeremiah 32:17 (NLT)“Nothing Is Too Hard for God...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“But the time is coming,” says the LORD, “when people who are taking an oath will no longer say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives, who rescued the people of Israel from the...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Listen and pay attention! Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. Give glory to the LORD your God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I hurt with the hurt of my people. I mourn and am overcome with grief. Is there no medicine in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why is there no healing for the wou...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The nations will see your righteousness. World leaders will be blinded by your glory. And you will be given a new name by the LORD’s own mouth.” – Isaiah 62:2 (NLT)“Wh...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!” – Isa...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Oh, that you had listened to my commands!...Your descendants would have been like the sands along the seashore—too many to count! There would have been no need for you...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Let all the world look to me for salvation! For I am God; there is no other.” – Isaiah 45:22 (NLT)“No Pain, All Gain!” I saw a documentary some years ago that was real...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Truly, O God of Israel, our Savior, you work in mysterious ways.” – Isaiah 45:15 (NLT)“God’s Mysterious Ways” In February 2013, 18-year-old Casey Charf and two of her ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding them along an unfamiliar way.” – Isaiah 42:16 (NLT)“Unfamiliar Paths” I’m currently doing a sermon series called “Dee...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Tell her that her sad days are gone, and her sins are pardoned. Yes, the LORD has punished he...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind and unplug the ears of the deaf. The lame will leap like a deer, and those who cannot speak will sing for joy!” –...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.” – Isaiah 11:1 (NLT)“God’s Resurrection Power” Life from death. That’s a special...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor.” – Isaiah 9:4 (NLT)“I ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)“Relentlessly Hopeful” My...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“What sorrow for those who get up early in the morning looking for a drink of alcohol and spend long evenings drinking wine to make themselves flaming drunk. They furni...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Zion will be restored by justice; those who repent will be revived by righteousness.” – Isaiah 1:27 (NLT)“Restoration” The prophets are a bit of a downer to read becau...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“In my distress I prayed to the LORD, and the LORD answered me and set me free.” – Psalm 118:5 (NLT)“If You Can Face It, God Can Fix It!” A few years ago, I was talking with ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For I am poor and needy, and my heart is full of pain.” – Psalm 109:22 (NLT)“The God of Our Broken Hearts” When I read this part of David’s prayer in Psalm 109, my mind flas...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“…and heals all my diseases.” – Psalm 103:3 (NLT)"God, Our Healer!" Some time back, I read about a woman named Ashley Hallford who had an amazing story of healing. Thirty-two...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For the LORD will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in his glory.” – Psalm 102:16 (NLT)“Turning Broken into Beautiful” Have you ever stood and just looked at the ocean, the ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” – Psalm 94:19 (NLT)“Dealing With Our Doubts” Do you ever have doubts? Do you have some right now? I...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Give us gladness in proportion to our former misery! Replace the evil years with good.” – Psalm 90:15 (NLT)“A Prayer of Healing and Restoration” This is such a great prayer....  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 75:1 (NIV)“Tell Me Your Story” Two different women reminded me a whil...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people!” – Psalm 66:5 (NLT)“A God of Miracles” Dr. Sean George was driving home from working in a r...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive!” – Psalm 54:4 (NLT)“God Is Our Helper!” Several years ago, in a Sunday message, I showed a video clip of an amazing story. A f...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the one who shared my food, has turned against me.” – Psalm 41:9 (NLT)“Out of the Ashes of Betrayal” Have you ever been be...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.” – Psalm 40:2 (NLT)“The Pits” “That’s ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm.” – Psalm 37:8 (NLT)“Taming the Anger Animal” Do you think of yourself as an angry perso...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” – Psalm 30:2 (NIV)“It’s Just a Matter of When” A few years ago, Paul Wood, from Lodi, California, went to the do...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I come to your altar, O LORD, singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders.” – Psalm 25:6-7 (NLT)“A Prayer for Those in Deep Distress” I had the most awe...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“You anoint my head with oil” – Psalm 23:5b (NIV)“You Anoint My Head with Oil” This is a beautiful part of the Psalm that often blows right past us. There are a couple of d...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The LORD is my shepherd…” – Psalm 23:1a (NLT)“Trust the Shepherd” This Psalm is the most popular Psalm and one of the most well-known passages in the Bible. The image of G...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.” – Psalm 13:5 (NLT)“But I Trust!” Oh man, this passage stirred my heart today. David spends...  Read More