Psalm 73:2 New International Version (NIV) But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For Meditation The old missionary almost lost it. He was alone in a New York hotel, reflecting on his experience at the port that day. After a life-long missionary endeavor in a remote eastern … Continue reading Don’t Lose It!
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Are You Hopeful?
1 Peter 3:15 New International Version (NIV) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect For Meditation The story is told of an officer of the British Army … Continue reading Are You Hopeful?
They Came to Worship
Matthew 2:1-12 New International Version (NIV) After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the … Continue reading They Came to Worship
God Made Real
Matthew 1:23 New International Version (NIV) The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means, God with us). For Meditation The story is told of a little boy in Europe who was missing his father who was fighting in the Second World War. One day, the … Continue reading God Made Real
Because He Says
Matthew 1:24 New International Version (NIV) When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. For meditation It always amazes me when I think about the obedience of Joseph when the angel spoke to him about Mary’s pregnancy (Matt. 1:24). It is so … Continue reading Because He Says
More than Our Gifts
Luke 1:68 New International Version (NIV) “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. For meditation He was a big winner in the Christmas story. The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem was the manifestation of God’s messianic promise to Israel (Lk. 2:7). Six months … Continue reading More than Our Gifts
Held for a Special Season
Luke 1:13 New International Version (NIV) But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. For meditation They were earnestly praying for Peter’s release from prison (Acts 12:5). Times like that demand that the … Continue reading Held for a Special Season
How Dare You Complain?
He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty – Lk. 1:53 Chicago’s Moody College, 2014 Twenty-four hours before registration, and the taxi pulled up at the south entrance. I had no idea where he would spend the night. I checked two hotels close by. One was full and … Continue reading How Dare You Complain?
The Light of Christmas
Genesis 1:3-4 New International Version (NIV) And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. For meditation “I wish I could have commanded the light in the bathroom to come on automatically that night,” my friend said. His family was … Continue reading The Light of Christmas
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 