Mark 14:37 New International Version (NIV) “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? For Meditation The disciples had been taken on a roller-coaster ride. The events over the previous few days had overwhelmed them with lots of surprises. Their expectation of a physical kingdom with Jesus as king was … Continue reading Drained of Strength?

Hebrews 12:12 New Living Translation (NLT) So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. For meditation The race is long and the course is difficult. Yet, it is the only way to glory. The training regimen is rigorous, and we have Discipline, that is strict and determined to get … Continue reading A Voice of Encouragement

Jonah 1:17 New International Version (NIV) Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. For Meditation The story of Jonah in the belly of a fish for three days has marveled many people over the years. Some cannot believe that a man could … Continue reading Still Doubting?

Acts 23:11 New International Version (NIV) The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” For meditation If any officer inspired confidence in the officers and men in the Royal Navy in his time, it was Vice Admiral Horatio … Continue reading Confident with Christ

Genesis 19:20 New Living Translation (NLT) See, there is a small village nearby. Please let me go there instead; don’t you see how small it is? Then my life will be saved.” Meditation I don’t understand Lot. His resident city was going to be destroyed by fire. God had mercifully sent His angels to deliver … Continue reading It’s All Yours to Enjoy

Mark 7:36 New International Version (NIV) Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. For Meditation “How could they keep it to themselves? They had never seen anything like that before. The man was deaf and could hardly talk. They all knew his condition … Continue reading How Could They?

2 Corinthians 6:4-7 New International Version (NIV) As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way … in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left For Meditation It is the most difficult and oppressive experience to listen to President Donald Trump. Every time I … Continue reading The Boasting of a President

Jonah 1:5 New International Version (NIV) But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. For Meditation It is human folly to consider running away from God or hiding from Him. He is Omniscient and Omnipresent; so how could anyone assume invisibility before Him. Yet, we do it … Continue reading You Can Run but not Hide