English Standard Version (ESV) 11 but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.

English Standard Version (ESV) My Help and My Deliverer To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 40 I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. English Standard Version ESV

For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live! English Standard Version (ESV)

I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many […]

Spark of Life find hope for life after loss

The Christian Calling Card Eric Metaxas January 29, 2013 The New York Times Magazine recently ran a stunning, moving piece about murder, justice and forgiveness. Three years ago, Kate and Andy Grosmaire received the kind of news  that is every parent’s worst nightmare: Their daughter, Ann, had been  shot in the head by her fiancée, […]

A young widower shares his struggles. by Mark Sluder Direct Link to FamilyLife Article: My First Christmas Without Laurie On July 8, 2009, my wife Laurie was diagnosed with breast cancer. Almost three long years later, she died on April 4, 2012. Soon my two sons and I will have our first Christmas without Mom. […]

Sometimes it’s the silly things that most couples probably take for granted that I miss the most about my husband. by Sabrina Beasley Direct Link to FamilyLife Article: Confessions of a Young Widow: The Little Things I Miss About Being Married Not long ago, I was in a discussion group of singles, but there happened […]

Military Ministry A bridge to healing for returning warriors, veterans and their families