Paul Dean

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the…

And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24 (ESV) Dear Lord, Help my unbelief. I…

The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Dear Lord, Thank You that You are close to me. When I feel most alone, You are here. When I feel beaten and…

As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened…

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 Dear Lord, It can be hard to believe this verse, Lord. The present sufferings, especially those related to a…

But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 Dear Lord, It feels like…

Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Dear Lord, I thank You for my children. Thank You for blessing me with them. I am incredibly grateful for the gift that they are, even…

Do not fear, for I am with you. Isaiah 41:10 Dear Lord, You often tell us not to fear. That we need to be strong and bold. This can be incredibly hard when it’s my own family that I am…

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.…