“Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Canaan flowed with milk and honey, waiting to be taken as the Promised Land from God to Abraham. However, because of their disobedience, God decreed a wandering in the desert … Continue reading Time: A Precious Commodity
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Are You A Friend?
Proverbs 27:6 New International Version (NIV) Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. For Meditation I love what Solomon says in Proverbs 27:6, “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” So, let me ask you. Are you a real friend – a good and trusted friend? … Continue reading Are You A Friend?
The Weight of the Cross
Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me – Luke 9:23. They came to see the passion play depicting the cross of Calvary, and what a moving drama it was! How enthralling! An American businessman hurried backstage to meet the … Continue reading The Weight of the Cross
Fear No More!
Romans 8:1 New International Version (NIV) Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For meditation Worry and fear are two powerful instruments the enemy uses against the ignorant believer. The two are natural emotions that everyone experiences sometimes. What is defeating is when we choose to remain uninformed about what … Continue reading Fear No More!
And the Lord Heard
Numbers 12:2 New International Version (NIV) “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this. There is a sweet taste around this scripture that warms my heart as a leader, but more than that, as a child of God. It stands on the premise of obedience and intimate relationship … Continue reading And the Lord Heard
Hasty Promises
Matthew 26:33 New International Version (NIV) Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.” For Meditation I have another plea and confession to make. I need help with my tongue. Holding back my words have, many times, become a problem, especially with promises to help meet some needs that … Continue reading Hasty Promises
The Death Of The Faithful
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants – Psalm 116:15 The old man sat up in his sick bed with sensors running all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat as he began to talk with his four children surrounding him. He spoke very candidly … Continue reading The Death Of The Faithful
Give It All To Christ
John 1:23 New International Version (NIV) John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” For Meditation Isn’t it good to always remind ourselves that our life is not about us, but all about God and His eternal … Continue reading Give It All To Christ
Focused Discipleship
Then he said to him, “Follow me!” – Jn. 21:19 It was a cold and breezy morning on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (Jn. 21:1-23). The resurrected Jesus appear Focused Died to seven of His disciples after a night of fruitless fishing expedition. He dined with them over some hot broiled fish and bread, after … Continue reading Focused Discipleship
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 