SCARS

“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3 NLT Version) Last Wednesday night, after studying Psalm 149 in Bible Study and focusing on giving God glory and giving God the praise, I entered the bathroom and looked in the mirror, searching my face like a top-notched crime scene investigator, looking for a scar that had been present since I tried to shave at the age of...

UNSEEN WOUNDS & SCARS

“Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” (Psalm 30:2 NIV) In a classic movie originally aired in times past, two hero figures started sharing places on their anatomy where they had been wounded and scared n various situations.  Every time one of the characters pointed to an injury, the other character would show one of his wounds or scars, as to say, “I can top...

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY SICK PEOPLE?

“Are there no healing ointments in Gilead? Isn’t there a doctor in the house?So why can’t something be done to heal and save my dear, dear people?” (Jeremiah 8:22 MSG) In the mid-80’s I traveled with my pastor at the time, early in my ministry, and we attended a service in Chicago.  My pastor was the guest speaker.  The Order of Service was very long for an afternoon service,...