David spent years sleeping in caves, hunted and afraid. But when he sat down to write Psalm 46, he did not call the cave his refuge. He called God his refuge. The shelter he had been looking for was never a place. It was a Person.
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Resilient Trust
A Trust That Does Not Break.
There is a difference between a new trust and a “resilient” trust. New trust is like a young sapling, easily shaken by the wind. But resilient trust is like an old oak tree—it has survived storms, seasons of drought, and heavy winds. In Day 18 of our His Nearness series, we celebrate the seasoned faith of those who have walked with God for a long time. This is a trust that knows God might not always change the storm, but He always carries us through it.
Comfort, Peace, and Healing
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A Mighty Fortress: Finding Stability in Remembrance
On this day of remembrance, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God reminds us that true refuge is found not in human defenses, but in God’s enduring love. As we honour those who served, we also find comfort in the promise that peace and justice will ultimately prevail.
Stories We Sing
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The Reformer Who Sang in the Storm “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Martin Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” The year was 1527, and the plague had come to Wittenberg. The university closed. The Elector ordered everyone to leave the city. But Martin Luther refused. “I am here by God’s call,” he said. “I don’t care if the devil is in…