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 Courage and Vigilance, My Friend!

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you that he never prophesies anything good about me, but only bad?”1 Kings 22:18 For Meditation You did not hear what you wanted to hear, but was it the truth? I once developed an exciting project for my company, for which I needed funding. I … Continue reading Fearing the Truth

But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.Revelation 2:4-5 For … Continue reading How Did You Get Here?

And again, they wept together, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law good-bye. But Ruth clung tightly to Naomi.Ruth 1:14 For MeditationClung!  Note the strength of the word. Merriam-Webster defines its present tense as “to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciously” or "to have a strong emotional attachment or dependence.” Why do you think Ruth clung … Continue reading Reverse Blessing

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.Micah 6:8 For MeditationShould we be good Christians only on Sundays? Is Sunday the only day to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus? Yes, Sunday has its uniqueness … Continue reading The Three Ways to Please God

But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.Genesis 19:26 For Meditation  Why is it so difficult to follow simple instructions? Maybe simple things are not so simple after all. Make an issue a little complicated, and people will do everything to obey its convoluted narrative and demands. The instructions from the Lord … Continue reading Don’t Look Back!

Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:2 For Encouragement How important is a mentor in your life—somebody to look to and guide you through 2021? You have escaped the … Continue reading A Mentor For You

Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?”Joshua 5:13 What do you do the day before a noticeably big day for you? A lifetime opportunity … Continue reading The Day Before