Matthew 11:28 New International Version (NIV) Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. For Meditation I remember the period of unimagined disturbances in our church twelve years ago. A particular family made it their goal to invite me to their home after every challenging meeting to lunch … Continue reading Invitation to Rest
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Strength in His Presence
But David found strength in the Lord his God – 1 Samuel 30:6 The difference between hopelessness and promise is Jesus. Those who know this truth have found comfort and encouragement in Him over the years. Apart from the Savior of the world, there are no guarantees in life. But with His presence, the storms of life can … Continue reading Strength in His Presence
When We Rebuke God
Matthew 16:22 New International Version (NIV) Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” For Meditation What was Peter thinking about? Who rebukes God? But that is exactly what he did when he took Jesus to the side and told him, “Never Lord!” At … Continue reading When We Rebuke God
Indispensable Reject
Judges 11:7 New International Version (NIV) Jephthah said to them, “Didn’t you hate me and drive me from my father’s house? Why do you come to me now, when you’re in trouble?” For Meditation Rejection is one of the most painful conditions anybody could be subjected to. We reject things because they don’t meet our standards. … Continue reading Indispensable Reject
A Friend Indeed!
1 Samuel 23:16 New International Version (NIV) And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God. For Meditation I thought he was my friend. Every Tuesday we met to pray in his office. We discussed issues and prayed over them. I kept nothing off the table because I respected … Continue reading A Friend Indeed!
Don’t Cry
Luke 7:13 New International Version (NIV) When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” For Meditation Her world had collapsed around her; for her husband had died and left her to face a world that was unkind to widows. Perhaps, her son was a little boy then, and she … Continue reading Don’t Cry
The Power of Fogiveness
Romans 12:20 New International Version (NIV) If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” For Meditation The sound of it hit them like thunderbolt. From the time they set their feet in Egypt to buy food, … Continue reading The Power of Fogiveness
Misplaced Trust
Psalm 20:7 New International Version (NIV) Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. For Meditation They said it was unsinkable. The largest ship in the world in her time berthed at the Southampton port on April 4, 1912, ready for her first sailing across the Atlantic … Continue reading Misplaced Trust
The Disciple and Doing God’s Will
Then he said to him, “Follow me!” – Jn. 21:19 It was a cold and breezy morning on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (Jn. 21:1-23). The resurrected Jesus appeared to seven of His disciples after a night of fruitless fishing expedition. He dined with them over some hot broiled fish and bread, after which Jesus … Continue reading The Disciple and Doing God’s Will
