Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him - Psalms 127:3 It was Monday, the only off day for the old preacher, and he looked forward to some time alone with his wife. However, he couldn’t shake off a strong urge to visit the home of some distressed children his Church had been … Continue reading They Cry for Help
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If Wishes Were Horses
2 Kings 5:11 New International Version (NIV) I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy. For Meditation What is wrong with people? What makes us think we should get everything we wish, … Continue reading If Wishes Were Horses
Freedom in Christ
Galatians 4:31 New International Version (NIV) Therefore, brothers and sisters, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman. For meditation Many of the problems Christians face today result from their love for the delicacies of their former life. Many have messed themselves this way and are trapped in life’s crucibles. Like … Continue reading Freedom in Christ
Exemplary Living
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12) A proverb of the Akans of Ghana says: “When a child learns to keep his hands clean, he sits with adults to share a meal from … Continue reading Exemplary Living
A Breeze of Good News
Mark 10:47 New International Version (NIV) When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” For Meditation In a world where bad news is suffocating, a gentle breeze of good news is always welcome. Blind Bartimaeus had this life altering experience one day in Jericho. … Continue reading A Breeze of Good News
Anguished Cry for Help
1 Samuel 25:31 New International Version (NIV) And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant.” For Meditation One of the tragedies of life is concealed torment. People dress sharply every day and step out in style. They admire their looks and congratulate themselves for their success. They are greeted with respect … Continue reading Anguished Cry for Help
The Infamous Introduction
Acts 7:58 New Living Translation (NLT) His accusers took off their coats and laid them at the feet of a young man named Saul. For Meditation What an introduction that is! Paul, the greatest apostle to the gentiles, is introduced to the world for the first time as Saul, a murderer (Acts 7:58). No wonder … Continue reading The Infamous Introduction
The Day of You Salvation
“Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay in your house today.” (Lk. 19:5). He was scorned by his own people despite his wealth. As chief tax collector, he had become notorious among them as betrayer and a sinner (Lk. 19:3). But on this day, something different attracted our friend Zacchaeus and he couldn’t resist chasing after … Continue reading The Day of You Salvation
Audacious Determination
Joshua 14:12 New International Version (NIV) Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day. You yourself heard then that the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the Lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said. For Meditation Success does not ride on easy life. It’s a test … Continue reading Audacious Determination
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 