John 18:6 New Living Translation (NLT) As Jesus said “I am he,” they all drew back and fell to the ground! For Meditation Three words! Yet, packed with power and authority. The power from His response threw them on their backs. How then could they arrest Him when they had absolutely no ability to come near Him? But … Continue reading I Am He
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Our Condescending Lord
Isaiah 53:2 New Living Translation (NLT) My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. For Meditation The message of Easter is simple, yet profound. It starts with God and ends … Continue reading Our Condescending Lord
Pierced by Greed
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction” (I Tim. 6:9). His face lit with excitement as he sat listening intently to his college friends talk about their country’s economic prospects. On a visit from the USA after four … Continue reading Pierced by Greed
Anxiety Attack at the Airport
Philippians 4:6-7 New International Version (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. For Meditation He missed his flight by about twelve hours. It was one … Continue reading Anxiety Attack at the Airport
It’s Not the End of Your Story
Genesis 37:23-24 New International Version (NIV) So, when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing—and they took him and threw him into the cistern. For Meditation There are times in life when dark clouds gather over us, and all we can think about is the impending devastating … Continue reading It’s Not the End of Your Story
The Doubter We Forget
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
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!
