2 Chronicles 20:35 New International Version (NIV) Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, whose ways were wicked. For Meditation Why do good people align themselves with bad people? Why do those who know better disregard the obvious and smooch the wicked? Should we elevate family ties above godly concerns? … Continue reading Unhealthy Alliances
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My Lord Jesus Christ
By Daniel Henderson (Adopted) The best-selling author and preacher of the 20th century, A.W. Tozer, said that the most important thing about a person is what comes to mind when they think about God. This is true every moment of every day, compelling us to renew our minds according to the truth. Take time today, … Continue reading My Lord Jesus Christ
Staggering Through Our Weakenesses
1 Samuel 27:1 New International Version (NIV) But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip … Continue reading Staggering Through Our Weakenesses
Praising God from Your Cave
Psalm 57:9-10 New International Version (NIV) I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. For Meditation Can anyone fail to praise the Lord and sing to Him when they have apprehended the … Continue reading Praising God from Your Cave
The Tyranny of Jealousy
1 Samuel 18:28-29 New International Version (NIV) When Saul realized that the Lord was with David … [he] became still more afraid of him. For Meditation What did David do to be hated that much by King Saul? He was a young man on errand from his father to deliver provisions to his brothers in the battlefield. He … Continue reading The Tyranny of Jealousy
The Poison of Doubt
When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” John the Baptist’s question to Jesus from jail illustrates how our faith could wane very quickly when we become disillusioned (Matt. 11:1-6). He had been … Continue reading The Poison of Doubt
Abused and Suffering?
James 5:11 New Living Translation (NLT) We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy. For Meditation Are you groaning under the weight … Continue reading Abused and Suffering?
God’s Honor or Children’s Convenience?
1 Samuel 2:24-25 New International Version (NIV) No, my sons; the report I hear spreading among the Lord’s people is not good. For Meditation Child discipline has become a societal abomination. Gradually, social pressure, dressed in garbs of human rights, is striping off the clothing of morality and decency from our communities. When this troubling trend … Continue reading God’s Honor or Children’s Convenience?
Isolated for your Attention and Blessing
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) 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 … Continue reading Isolated for your Attention and Blessing
