John 4: 13-15 Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” “Please, sir,” the woman said, “give me this water! Then I’ll never be thirsty again,... Continue Reading →
In-Spite-Of Joy
Habakkuk 3:17-19 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be... Continue Reading →
An Abiding Faith
Rev. Regina Davis-Sowers, PhD Joshua 14:10-12: “Now, as you can see, the Lord has kept me alive and well as he promised for all these forty-five years since Moses made this promise—even while Israel wandered in the wilderness. Today I am eighty-five years old. I am as strong now as I was when Moses sent... Continue Reading →
Let Me Hear You Testify!
Rev. Regina Davis-Sowers, PhD Luke 8:38-39 Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout... Continue Reading →
Hold On to Your Dreams
Rev. Regina Davis-Sowers, PhD Genesis 21:1-7 The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised. She became pregnant, and she gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age. This happened at just the time God had said it would. And Abraham named their son Isaac. Eight days... Continue Reading →
Teach Me, O Lord, Your Paths
Rev. Regina Davis-Sowers, PhD Psalm 25: 1-7 O Lord, I give my life to you. I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.... Continue Reading →
Be Bold and Keep Shouting
Rev. Regina Davis-Sowers, PhD Mark 10:46-53: (See also Matthew 20:29-34 and Luke 18: 35-43) They came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus), a blind beggar, was sitting by the road. When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to... Continue Reading →
The God Who Sees and Hears Me
Rev. Regina Davis-Sowers, PhD June 27, 2017 Genesis 16:6- 13 Abram replied, “Look, she is your servant, so deal with her as you see fit.” Then Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she finally ran away. The angel of the Lord found Hagar beside a spring of water in the wilderness, along the road... Continue Reading →
Dare to Hope
Lamentations 3:19-26: The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin... Continue Reading →
Never Alone, No Matter Where You Go
Joshua 1: 8=9: Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 