Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me – Ruth 1:17.Ruth 1:17 In the late nineteen nineties, we had the privilege of hosting a young man in our home in Ghana. He had finished his one-year … Continue reading Our Influence
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The Reward of the Inquiring Mind.
Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”Exodus 3:13 Why did Moses ask this question? Perhaps he wanted a more personal identification. Yes, God had said … Continue reading The Reward of the Inquiring Mind.
The Mighty Warrior
But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonor will never be forgotten.Jeremiah 20:11 Your Encouragement Yesterday, it was the sound of impending danger.Today, it is the whispering of conspiracy against you from friends.They fast, pray, and wait for you to slip and … Continue reading The Mighty Warrior
The Power of Love
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? … No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.Romans 8:35-37 Your Encouragement For the absolute security you have in Christ Jesus, worship Him this morning. Step out … Continue reading The Power of Love
Simply Grace
For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?1 Corinthians 4:7 Chris had become a very successful entrepreneur right out of college and had been predicted by many to become the richest man in his country … Continue reading Simply Grace
It Is on A Leash!
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.Mark 4:39 For Meditation The old man sits on his porch, reclining in the cool midday breeze with closed eyes. The garden gate creaks, and a man and a lady quietly walk in. Bobby … Continue reading It Is on A Leash!
Sing Praises
My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.Psalm 145:21 For Meditation Let your mouth speak praises to the Lord today. Fill your heart with joyful praise and exalt His holy name. For the Lord is good, and His love endures forever. As the Hebrews writer says, … Continue reading Sing Praises
Courage, My Friend!
Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.Joshua 1:6 Your Encouragement Sometimes the challenge seems daunting.Sometimes the circumstances are just too intimidating.Sometimes doubt assails you, and you think you cannot make it.Sometimes people deflate you by telling you that you cannot make it. It … Continue reading Courage, My Friend!
A Liberating Truth
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.Psalm 139:13-14 For Meditation Why is it so difficult for us to believe what God has said? Why so challenging to see ourselves the way … Continue reading A Liberating Truth
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 