“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High…” Psalm 92:1 “Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed lik

As the sons and daughters of God, we live to serve and are governed by a higher authority —God, Who created all things for His good pleasure. We are called to His higher purpose and are subject to His higher standard of behavior. We do not live for ourselves alone. We live to serve God and to serve (minister to) others. Yet, within that high calling we have great freedom to enjoy life and explore the wonders of God’s creation. We are only commanded to live within limits of

“May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you…” Psalm 20:1 “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50:15 “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7 The day of trouble is anytime we find ourselves overcome by evil, overburdened by the cares of this world, in sickness, in danger, in want or need, in sorrow or in despair, eve

Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.” Psalm 34:12-15 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 Shalom is Hebrew for Peace. God is called Jehovah Shalom, God of Peace. One of the names of Jesus is the Prin