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Read  Proverbs 10:1 through 14:35 Twelve-year-old John lived in an abusive home and often had behavior problems in school. Many teachers told him he would probably end up in prison—except for the woman who taught math. Being a strong Christian, she knew the influence of words. She took him aside, placed an arm over his shoulder and said, “John, God …

Read  Romans 14:1 through 15:13 Denise hurt for all the boys, including her own, every time their soccer coach shouted at them. Confrontation wasn’t her style, yet she couldn’t stand by as they crumpled in discouragement. One violent outburst had the younger team members in tears. Denise knew it was time to speak up. Saying a silent prayer, Denise approached …

Read  Psalms 110:1 through 118:29 God can soothe our wounded spirits when we praise Him. This is a true mystery. Suffering may pierce us with financial reversal, spousal abandonment, debilitating sickness, and other devastations. We may find ourselves tossed into uncharted territory; even Christians can experience emotional numbness, not knowing how to proceed. While waiting for direction we can choose …

Read  Psalms 71:1–24; 89:1–52 God’s faithfulness is the secure foundation we walk on. It is the reason we can go on singing when our earthly expectations are dashed on the rocks below us. God established His faithfulness in heaven, a place not subject to change. Throughout the psalms, songs of God’s faithfulness were sung by people who declared Him to …