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 I don’t know about you. But I have a problem. No! Not what you’re thinking. I … Continue reading The Ego Snare

Romans 14:17 New International Version (NIV) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, For meditation It is serious business, but it is also delightful. I am talking about life in the kingdom of God. It is a delight to walk with … Continue reading The Kingdom Life – Live It!

2 Samuel 19:28 New International Version (NIV) All my grandfather’s descendants deserved nothing but death from my lord the king, but you gave your servant a place among those who eat at your table. So what right do I have to make any more appeals to the king?” For Meditation “I regret bringing you to this country,” … Continue reading Best Response to Grace

Proverbs 24:26 New International Version (NIV) An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. For Meditation I remember the day her lips touched mine for the first time. Everything stopped around me. I was transfixed and translated into heaven. The serenity! “Lord, don’t let me come down to earth again.” The woman I … Continue reading Slayed by Her Lips

2 Samuel 12:5 New International Version (NIV) David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, “As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this must die! For Meditation Have you noticed that when we harshly condemn another person’s failure, we may, more than likely, be caught in the throes of that same sin? Those of us … Continue reading You Are The Man!

Genesis 28:16 New International Version (NIV) When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” For Meditation It was nobody’s doing. Jacob had pushed himself out of the security of his father’s house. He was running from his brother, Esau. But, did he also think … Continue reading Surprised By God’s Manifest Presence

Luke 14:7 New International Version (NIV) When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable For Meditation I have always admired ladies and how they sit when wearing skirts, especially when facing an interviewer or an audience. With graceful care, they sit with crossed legs, usually … Continue reading The How of Life

Luke 18:3 New International Version (NIV) And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ For meditation As soon as the ink dried on the paper, I knew it was the end of the matter. My brother was not going to send the … Continue reading Higher Ground in Prayer