God’s Loving Protection

Protection is important.  That’s because the world is a dangerous place.  Some people put their trust in themselves.  It’s like being self-insured or self-employed.  If anything happens, you bear the cost yourself.  The world is full of people who will trust no one but themselves.  Often they find out too late that their resources couldn’t...

Defeating Negativism

“Whatsoever things are of good report … think on these things” (Phil. 4:8). I. By Your Decision “… Choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live” (Deut. 30:19). A. Some people have a negative attitude. Their pessimism brings unhappiness to both themselves and others. B. You can be optimistic. By deliberate action of...

Afflicted Saints

1. God is with. Ps 46:5, 7; Isa 43:2. 2. God is a refuge and strength to. Ps 27:5, 6; Isa 25:4; Jer 16:19; Na 1:7. 3. God comforts. Isa 49:13; Jer 31:13; Mt 5:4; 2 Co 1:4, 5; 7:6. 4. God preserves. Ps 34:20. 5. God delivers. Ps 34:4, 19; Pr 12:13; Jer 39:17,...