Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.1 Samuel 17:49 For Meditation The images are still fresh in my mind from my children’s Sunday School picture book. A little boy with … Continue reading The Stone in Your Bag
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A Word of Courage
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.Psalm 46:1 Sharing from our Pastoral Encouragement for Today In times like these, it is good to remember, and set before you, the reality of God in your life. Who is He to you and how close if He? When things get tough, and life … Continue reading A Word of Courage
The Virtue of Discretion
Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.Psalm 141:3 For Meditation Solomon says that “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues” (Prov. 17:28). How true! As you step out today, ask the Lord to take control of what you … Continue reading The Virtue of Discretion
A Golden Promise
He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him (Psalm 91:15). For Meditation Do you remember the day you called in distress to share something with your parent, sibling, or friend but received no answer? How disappointed were you? Or maybe there … Continue reading A Golden Promise
He Who Specializes in Surprises
A messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly! The Philistines are raiding the land.”Then Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why they call this place Sela Hammahlekoth.1 Samuel 23:27-28 For Meditation Who is like God in timing? Who is like Him whose eyes are keenly set … Continue reading He Who Specializes in Surprises
Take Time to Know Him Who Speaks Today
The man who was healed had no idea who it was, for Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was there.John 5:13 Isn't it so true? Sometimes we do not pay attention to the One who speaks and touches us at the point of our need. Though we do not see Him, He is … Continue reading Take Time to Know Him Who Speaks Today
Praising the Lord!
Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.Psalm 26: 6-7 For Meditation You made it to Saturday. Hooray! Isn’t God good? Look at yourself. What … Continue reading Praising the Lord!
Eight Golden Thoughts
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.Isaiah 26:3 For Meditation There is a marauding danger to the serenity of life that I have observed lately. It is the threat that confinement poses to our peace. Confinement makes us anxious and depressed. It has a way of oppressing and … Continue reading Eight Golden Thoughts
Be Careful in There
In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab … But David remained at Jerusalem … It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king's house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; and the … Continue reading Be Careful in There
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 