Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55 What makes death so shocking and painful? What makes it sting like a bee? Has not the fear of death become naturally crippling? But why? One of the reasons for this is because this life is the only one … Continue reading Celebrate Your Victory Over Death
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Isn’t He Simply Ridiculous Sometimes?
Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there. 1 Kings 17:3-4 Isn't God simply ridiculous, sometimes? It’s amazing how He does things. His ways are unfathomable and His methods, mind-boggling. Some of the … Continue reading Isn’t He Simply Ridiculous Sometimes?
A Father’s Heart
“O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you—O Absalom, my son, my son!” – 2 Samuel 18:33 2 Samuel 18:33 He was the darling boy of his father. Handsome from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, Absalom was highly praised and adored … Continue reading A Father’s Heart
Ahithophel’s Demise
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. 2 Samuel 17:23 For Meditation Ahithophel’s story fascinates me. He was a man of excellent judgment and King David’s chief counselor. So, what got … Continue reading Ahithophel’s Demise
After Dad, What?
“Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 1 Kings 3:7 Stepping into the shoes of a great leader is always intimidating. The nagging question for the successor is always whether they are … Continue reading After Dad, What?
Courageous Leadership
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go – Joshua 1:9 Can the child of God survive in this turbulent world without courage and strength from on high? Can the Christian confront the challenges of today and lead his family without … Continue reading Courageous Leadership
Are Your Wounds Properly Dressed?
They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Jeremiah 6:14 For Meditation What kind of messengers are we hearing from in our churches these days? Are they true messengers of God who preach His word in season and out of season … Continue reading Are Your Wounds Properly Dressed?
Be Sure of This
This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘I will punish the Amalekites for what they did to Israel when they waylaid them as they came up from Egypt. 1 Sam. 15:2 God does not forget the wrong people intentionally do to you. He will deal with it, no matter how long it takes. It may not be in … Continue reading Be Sure of This
Dressed In The Wrong Armor
Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head.1 Samuel 17:38 Dressed in the Wrong Armor 1 Samuel 17:38 New International Version (NIV) Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze … Continue reading Dressed In The Wrong Armor
