Spring of Hope

Buy  my books   " Joy in the Journey "  and  " Song in the Night" on Amazon now              Experiencing sound quality issues?  Please Click here  Our Shelter Scripture Reading:   Psalm 91;1-8 Psalm 91 is one of the most comforting passages in all of Scripture. Many of us turn to this psalm repeatedly during seasons of grief, sickness, uncertainty, or personal struggle. It is a passage that brings peace to anxious hearts and hope to weary souls. Some people even call it the "911 Psalm." When we are in distress, we dial 911 for help. For Christians, Psalm 91 is the spiritual 911 we turn to when life overwhelms us. The psalm begins with these beautiful words:  "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1) What a wonderful promise! Right from the beginning, the psalmist reminds us that true rest is found in the pr...

Buy  my books   " Joy in the Journey "  and  " Song in the Night" on Amazon now              Experiencing sound quality issues?  Please Click here  When God seems to be silent Scripture Reading:   Matthew 15:21-28 There are few passages in the Gospels as challenging as the story of the Canaanite woman. At first glance, Jesus appears to ignore her plea and even reject her request. Yet by the end of the story, He commends her faith and grants the healing she desperately sought for her daughter. This passage is not an easy one to preach on because it seems so different from the Jesus we encounter elsewhere in the Gospels. Jesus is consistently portrayed as compassionate, merciful, and welcoming. He heals the sick, comforts the brokenhearted, and never turns away those who come to Him in faith. Yet in this encounter, His initial response seems distant and even harsh. Matthew t...