Author
Rick Higgins
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. (Proverbs 13:12) Have you ever experienced the pain of shattered dreams? When the actual situation does not match our expectations, it often results in heartache. It… Continue Reading →
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3) What does it mean to have a steadfast mind? A steadfast mind demonstrates a confident trust in God. The opposite is portrayed by… Continue Reading →
Apparently the democrats in the US Senate don’t share the majority of Americans’ concerns about men participating in women’s sports and taking their trophies. A guy with a modicum of talent may be an unknown in men’s sports suddenly finds… Continue Reading →
I grew up in a blue collar family and was raised by my grandparents. My grandfather was active in the union and was a truck driver for a construction company. When my grandfather suddenly passed away from a stroke we… Continue Reading →
A man will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved. (Proverbs 12:3) What enables you to withstand hardship and adversity? A tree is able to withstand strong winds and adversity because the… Continue Reading →
Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23) How is the condition of your heart? Spiritual heart problems may be even more prevalent than physical heart problems. The word heart occurs… Continue Reading →
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul. (Psalm 94:19) Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. He was… Continue Reading →
Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD. (Psalm 27:14) Have you ever been waiting in line at a store and you count the people in each line? Then you estimate… Continue Reading →
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13) The tabula rasa of a new year can give us a sense of optimism and anticipation. We have the opportunity for a fresh… Continue Reading →
Make me know Your ways, LORD; teach me Your paths. (Psalm 25:5) Where do you go for direction? In the Old Testament, David was facing a challenging time and needed guidance. Although David was keenly aware of his own transgressions,… Continue Reading →
And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) Mary was a young teenage girl who was visited by a heavenly messenger bringing an amazing message. She would… Continue Reading →
You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Psalm 16:11) We live in times of uncertainty and, at times, we may feel overwhelmed… Continue Reading →
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3) Life may seem chaotic at times and peace of mind may seem elusive. So how do we experience peace of mind in the… Continue Reading →
So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings 6:16) Are you seeing with spiritual eyes? We will encounter situations that seem so overwhelming that we may… Continue Reading →
Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10) God speaks to us in a variety of ways. He speaks to us through… Continue Reading →
