Matthew 15:32 New International Version (NIV) Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.” For meditation Three days with Jesus – that’s … Continue reading Lost In His Presence
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And They Were Too Busy
Luke 14:18 New International Version (NIV) “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ Meditation Anybody who has put together a guest list for a wedding party can bear witness here. There is Cousin Sam and … Continue reading And They Were Too Busy
Vulnerable yet Steadfast
Jeremiah 37:20 New International Version (NIV) “Do not send me back to the house of Jonathan the secretary or I will die there.” For meditation The prophet was no coward. He spoke the word of God to a disobedient and obstinate people, at a time when the wrath of God was imminent upon the nation. … Continue reading Vulnerable yet Steadfast
As If I Don’t Know
To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams – 1 Samuel 15:22 The story is told of a king and his palace administrator at a festival in their town. As the king sat in state, people lined up to pay homage and shower praises on him. They came … Continue reading As If I Don’t Know
Charge It to Jesus
Philemon 18 New International Version (NIV) If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. For meditation The line was long at lunch time. This favorite diner in the heart of New York City could therefore not entertain ‘cent-counting’ at that hour. You could tell this young lady ahead … Continue reading Charge It to Jesus
When All Is Grace
2 Corinthians 12:9 New International Version (NIV) But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” For Meditation I don’t know how Paul felt then, but I sure know I wouldn’t have been happy. “Lord, how could you? Don’t you feel my pain? Don’t I deserve to be … Continue reading When All Is Grace
Lingering Thoughts; Troubled Minds
1 Samuel 25:30-31 New International Version (NIV) When the Lord has fulfilled for my lord every good thing he promised … my lord will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself.” For meditation At the risk of sounding political, I cannot avoid pointing out how eloquently the latest … Continue reading Lingering Thoughts; Troubled Minds
Subdue and Rule
Genesis 4:7 New International Version (NIV) If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” For meditation I had finished cooking my stew meant for the week. As … Continue reading Subdue and Rule
Where Is the Fire?
2 Kings 13:19 New International Version (NIV) The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times.” For Meditation Elisha would have been sorry. He would … Continue reading Where Is the Fire?
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 