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?
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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
A Picture of Contrasts
Numbers 33:3-4 New International Version (NIV) The Israelites set out from Rameses … [and] marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians,who were burying all their firstborn, whom the Lord had struck down among them. For Meditation Pharaoh came to his senses after the Lord had struck down all the firstborn of Egypt(Ex. 12:29-30). His defiance was broken and … Continue reading A Picture of Contrasts
Love Found on a Threshing Floor
The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor – Ruth 3:10 Something startled the man! His heart raced to a sprint. What could that be? The alcohol at the harvest feast had dissipated into a deep slumber, … Continue reading Love Found on a Threshing Floor
Experiencing the Holy
Exodus 3:5 New King James Version (NKJV) Then He said, “Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.” For Meditation God told Moses not to come any closer, for where he stood was holy ground. It's an experience we all yearn for daily. But, … Continue reading Experiencing the Holy
The Beauty of Grace in Forgiveness
1 John 1:9 New International Version (NIV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness For Meditation Sometimes sin overwhelms us, and its guilt becomes oppressive. It mutes our voice and saps our strength. We’re bereft of confidence, as the fear of … Continue reading The Beauty of Grace in Forgiveness