Author Archives: DrH

Drop your weapons Be still and know that I am God. – Psalms 46:10 1 Kings 19:11-13  11 “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the LORD told him. And as Elijah stood there, the LORD passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocksContinue reading “Drop your weapons”

Disappointments are inevitable – discouragement is a choice For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! – 2 Corinthians 4:17 Romans 8:18-24  18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will revealContinue reading “Disappointments are inevitable – discouragement is a choice”

The short answer is Nothing Long ago the LORD said: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself. – Jeremiah 31:3 Romans 5:8-10  8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 MuchContinue reading “The short answer is Nothing”

Staying power Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. – 2 Corinthians 4:16 2 Corinthians 4:16-18  16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.  17 For ourContinue reading “Staying power”

The myth of impartiality Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any. – Matthew 22:16 John 2:24-25  24 But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men,  25 andContinue reading “The myth of impartiality”

Nephilim The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (and also after this) when the sons of God were having sexual relations with the daughters of man, who gave birth to their children. They were the mighty heroes of old, the famous men. – Genesis 6:4 Numbers 13:33 There also we saw the NephilimContinue reading “Nephilim”

Dependable friendship Proverbs 18:24 A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Psalms 25:8-15  8 The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the properContinue reading “Dependable friendship”

Ineffective prayer The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. – James 5:16 James 5:16-18  16 The energized prayer of a righteous man is able to do much.  17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and aContinue reading “Ineffective prayer”

Gentle strength Let your gentleness be evident to all. – Philippians 4:5 Isaiah 40:10-11  10 Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power. He will rule with a powerful arm. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.  11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs inContinue reading “Gentle strength”

The paradox of unworthy belonging Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love. – Psalms 51:1 Psalms 51:1-7  1 A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone into Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercyContinue reading “The paradox of unworthy belonging”