I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.Philippians 4L12 For meditation It is interesting to know the number of people who … Continue reading Conditioned by Commitment
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His Name Was Zacchaeus
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 They scorned his name in his town, despite his wealth. As a chief tax collector, Zacchaeus made money helping Rome extract heavy taxes from his people; that alienated him from them. His diminutive size didn’t help either. … Continue reading His Name Was Zacchaeus
Why the Grudge?
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.Matthew 5: 23-24 For Meditation He had every reason not to come every … Continue reading Why the Grudge?
Slay that Beast!
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.James 1:19-20 For Encouragement In these troublesome times, everything dries up around us quickly. The heat intensifies, and the air boils with upwardly shooting temperatures. One … Continue reading Slay that Beast!
They Will Not Understand
Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume?Mark 14:4 For meditation They Will Not Understand Mark 14:4 New International Version (NIV) Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume? For meditation Do you honestly think people will understand you all the … Continue reading They Will Not Understand
Some Friends!
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!
Emancipated from Fear
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
The beloved of God
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me”Galatians 2:20 As Christians, we are the beloved of God. My Big Brother is the beloved Son of God, … Continue reading The beloved of God
Taking Issue with Everything
“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
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 