John 1:46 New International Version (NIV) “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. For Meditation He sat under a fig tree in his hometown, Bethsaida. Maybe, like old Simeon, he was meditating on scripture, as was customary for Jewish men. We don’t know for sure, but what happened next … Continue reading The Doubter We Forget
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Celebrating My Redemption!
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col. 1:13-14). Memories! They sometimes come flooding like torrents of a river, opening the door to our past to instruct our today. Some bring back ugly images that … Continue reading Celebrating My Redemption!
Uncelebrated Nobility
2 Samuel 11:11 New International Version (NIV) Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my commander Joab and my lord’s men are camped in the open country. How could I go to my house to eat and drink and make love to my wife? As surely as you live, I … Continue reading Uncelebrated Nobility
Love So Amazing!
They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him – Mk. 15:17. As Easter approaches this month, let’s think through the events leading to the Cross. Jesus did nothing to deserve the horrendous physical and emotional abuse they subjected Him to during those final hours … Continue reading Love So Amazing!
Who Touched Who?
Mark 5:27-28 New International Version (NIV) When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” For Meditation She was desperate. Her life savings was gone. For twelve years, she had spent it all on doctors … Continue reading Who Touched Who?
Fearless!
Psalm 71:10-11 New International Version (NIV) For my enemies speak against me … They say, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for no one will rescue him.” For Meditation It’s interesting to realize what our enemies think about us in our vulnerable moments. In their minds, we are helpless and abandoned by God in whom … Continue reading Fearless!
What Happened to Her?
Lamentations 1:1 New Living Translation (NLT) Jerusalem, once so full of people, is now deserted. She who was once great among the nations now sits alone like a widow. Once the queen of all the earth, she is now a slave. For Meditation I have seen it before. It happens to many people around the world. … Continue reading What Happened to Her?
Who Are You Kidding?
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize – 1 Corinthians 9:24 He passed me in the park. We were both taking our early morning walk, trying to stay in shape. He looked a little younger than … Continue reading Who Are You Kidding?
A Lasting Legacy
2 Timothy 1:5 New International Version (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For Meditation It’s important to think about the legacy we may leave for posterity till Jesus comes in his glory. We live … Continue reading A Lasting Legacy
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 