by mattc | Sep 16, 2023 | Devotions
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Psalm 23:1-3 In the heart of the bustling city, there stands a hidden oasis, a lush park with vibrant greenery—a stark contrast to...
by mattc | Sep 16, 2023 | Devotions
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 In the bustling city of New York, where the pace of life seems unrelenting and the streets are a constant...
by mattc | Sep 2, 2023 | Devotions
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 In...
by mattc | Aug 31, 2023 | Devotions
1 Corinthians 6:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Finally, in that time of serenity with only the sound of the lapping ocean on distance rocks and the steady rumble of waves breaking on the sandy shore, we spoke truly about...
by mattc | Aug 30, 2023 | Devotions
The happiest people I have known have been those who gave themselves no concern about their own souls, but did their uttermost to mitigate the miseries of others.. Elizabeth Cady Stanton The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the...
