While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.2 Samuel 15:12 For Meditation Some friend! Why did Ahithophel accept Prince Charming—Absalom’s—invitation to join him in his insurrection against King David, his father (2 Sam. 15:12)? … Continue reading Some Friends!

The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”Romans 8:15 For Encouragement  He was a terror. A peace officer turned tormentor - a bully every driver and pedestrian dreaded crossing his path. Jack enjoyed terrorizing … Continue reading Emancipated from Fear

“What is he saying? This is blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!”Mark 2:7 For Meditation The man was doing good, yet they took issue with everything He did. In the account of Mark chapter two, the Pharisees and teachers of the law questioned the authority of Jesus to forgive the sins of a poor paralytic … Continue reading Taking Issue with Everything

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!”Genesis 28:16 For Meditation I did not know what hit me then. There I was, sitting at the breakfast table, eyes soaked and surrounded by strangers, except my dear wife and the host couple. The food … Continue reading Thirty-one Years Ago!

They are backstabbers, haters of God, insolent, proud, and boastful. They invent new ways of sinning, and they disobey their parents.Romans 1:30 Your Encouragement – I love the Lord. When He brings an indictment against the godlessness and wickedness of men, He shoots it straight. We love snuggling and sweet-mouthing—stroking our egos—even when we need … Continue reading Guilty as Charged

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.1 Peter 5:8-9 Your … Continue reading Attention!

So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth Gilead.1 Kings 22:29 For Meditation Some stories never cease to baffle. They fill our lives from childhood until we get the chance to look back on them and ask ourselves how we made such silly decisions. But none can outdo the … Continue reading Ridiculous Decisions