2 Kings 20:2 New International Version (NIV) Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, For Meditation The announcement came to him. “This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover” (2 Kings 20:1). Hezekiah was sick and at the … Continue reading Resigned to His Sovereign Will
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The Pain in a Goodbye
Ruth 1:14 New International Version (NIV) At this they wept aloud again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. For Meditation Three widows at a crossroad! Only Naomi knew the Bethlehem road, but it had been some time since she traveled it with her late husband and two sons. For the … Continue reading The Pain in a Goodbye
Don’t Worry!
John 16:33 New International Version (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” For Meditation I confess today. I fear dogs! One day, a friend invited me for a tour of his new house. My happy … Continue reading Don’t Worry!
Peace Only in Jesus
Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us – Isaiah 26:12 If there is any time the world needs peace, it is now. There is chaos in people’s hearts, and there are disturbed minds everywhere. Chaos reigns in homes, marriages, fraternal relationships, communities, nations, and even in the church. … Continue reading Peace Only in Jesus
Measured Words
Proverbs 10:19 New Living Translation (NLT) Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. For meditation As soon as the words trailed off from my mouth, I knew I had spoken too quickly. There was no way I was going to be able to fulfill my promise. My heart wanted … Continue reading Measured Words
Dignity in Aging
Psalm 92:14 New International Version (NIV) They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, For meditation Every time I feel an ache or pain in my body, a smile flashes in my face. I smile not because I love the pain and desire my body to ache. It is always … Continue reading Dignity in Aging
In An Instant!
Luke 4:5 New International Version (NIV) The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. Meditation In an instant! That’s the name of the game. It has power to attract and draw the ignorant into bondage. The game is played everywhere. You play … Continue reading In An Instant!
He Will Never Forget You!
Isaiah 43:1 New International Version (NIV) But now, this is what the Lord says … “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." For meditation The day was very special for Mark. His best friend from elementary school was coming to town, and he was excited to meet him. Mark … Continue reading He Will Never Forget You!
The Mercy and Grace of God
2 Samuel 24:14 New International Version (NIV) David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” For meditation We slip and fall sometimes; but some of those times we don’t realize how bad the … Continue reading The Mercy and Grace of God