Author Archives: DrH

Sweet mercy The merciful man does himself good, but the cruel man does himself harm. – Proverbs 11:17 Psalms 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. Exodus 34:5-7  5 Then the LORD came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called outContinue reading “Sweet mercy”

The healing power of life Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?” – Mark 5:30 Mark 5:25-34  25 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding.  26 She had suffered a greatContinue reading “The healing power of life”

Persistence For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. – James 1:3 Romans 5:3-5  3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.  4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confidentContinue reading “Persistence”

Undefiled religion Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. – James 1:27 Isaiah 1:17-18  17 Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights ofContinue reading “Undefiled religion”

We don’t know what to believe anymore or do we? What is truth? – John 18:38 John 17:17 Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth. Psalms 119:160 The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. John 18:37 Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You areContinue reading “We don’t know what to believe anymore or do we?”

Prevaricator in chief The devil was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. – John 8:44 2 Corinthians 11:14-15  14 No wonder, for even SatanContinue reading “Prevaricator in chief”

Where’s the beef? James 2:18 Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” James 2:17-20  17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. UnlessContinue reading “Where’s the beef?”

Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition? The LORD does not see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. – 1 Samuel 16:7 Ezekiel 36:26-27  26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. IContinue reading “Do you have an undiagnosed heart condition?”

Stand alone Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. – Daniel 1:8 Genesis 39:6-9   6 Joseph was a very handsome and well-built young man,  7 and Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him lustfully. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded.  8 ButContinue reading “Stand alone”

Do you remember your first real Christmas? You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 Isaiah 9:2 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. Several decades ago, a young student at UCLAContinue reading “Do you remember your first real Christmas?”