1 Samuel 1:6 New International Version (NIV) Because the Lord had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her. For Meditation Elkanah took two wives – Hannah and Peninnah (1 Sam. 1:2). Maybe he thought he could make each of them happy, but he soon found out he was wrong. Peninnah had … Continue reading Are You Provoked?
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But He is Your Son Too!
Genesis 21:10 New International Version (NIV) And she said to Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.” For Meditation She was desperate for a child, but age had caught up with her. All her life, Sarah had dreamed of … Continue reading But He is Your Son Too!
When God Tests
“Some time later, God tested Abraham” (Gen. 22:1) If God is All-knowing, and He is, why does He test us? Why has He made every situation in life a test for us? Our thoughts, decisions, actions, reactions, and even our desires are all tests of how obedient we are and will be to God. But … Continue reading When God Tests
The Calm of His Presence
Psalm 16:8 New International Version (NIV) I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. For meditation The little boy screams in the middle of the night, as the storm breaks and the winds whistle fiercely through the trees behind his upstairs room. The … Continue reading The Calm of His Presence
Watch That Guy
Job 2:5 New International Version (NIV) But now stretch out your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face. For Meditation Consider Satan's thinking pattern here. If causing Job to lose his wealth and children couldn't move him to disown God, maybe an attack on his health would. … Continue reading Watch That Guy
He Wants your Attention
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (Jn. 4:7) The poor woman went to the well that day for the same reason she had routinely made that trip countless number of times before. She was not expecting any extraordinary situation as she approached the well. But … Continue reading He Wants your Attention
Trained by Affliction
Job 2:3 New International Version (NIV) Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. For Meditation Satan is fuming. He has dealt Job four heavy blows in rapid succession, but the old … Continue reading Trained by Affliction
The Beauty of a Forgiving Heart
Genesis 45:15 New International Version (NIV) And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him. Meditation I can see him clearly now, because I have come to understand the power of forgiveness. The men who subjected him to the worst humiliation and cruelty stood before him. Joseph had the power … Continue reading The Beauty of a Forgiving Heart
Calling Eternal-minded Believers
Genesis 25:34 New King James Version (NKJV) And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus, Esau despised his birthright. For Meditation Richard Quest has an interesting commercial that spotlights the value of pennies. A woman drops a penny while rummaging through her handbag. Richard picks … Continue reading Calling Eternal-minded Believers
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 