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?
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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
Who Is He To You?
Luke 2:29-30 New International Version (NIV) “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation For Meditation Eli Stanley Jones, the 20th-century Methodist missionary and theologian from Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States of America, mostly targeted the educated classes in India. He spent much of his … Continue reading Who Is He To You?
Because He Is Coming
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 I remember the first time the then President of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, visited my hometown. I … Continue reading Because He Is Coming
Reception of the Good News
2 Samuel 18:31 New International Version (NIV) Then the Cushite arrived and said, “My lord the king, hear the good news! The Lord has vindicated you today by delivering you from the hand of all who rose up against you.” For Meditation Probably one of the greatest impediments to the Gospel is how people receive it. … Continue reading Reception of the Good News
The Christmas Message
Luke 1:45 New International Version (NIV) Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her! For Meditation All disputes about date aside, Christmas is a special day all over the world. It is a day of joy and celebration – the day God became human and lived among us. … Continue reading The Christmas Message
Renewed Strength
Isaiah 40:31 New International Version (NIV) Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. For Meditation “O, No! This is not happening,” Kim said, throwing her hands into the air. This was the fourth … Continue reading Renewed Strength
It Is Possible!
His name was Nabal and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings—he was a Calebite - 1 Samuel 25:3 The commentary is very specific. Abigail was “intelligent and beautiful,” but her husband, Nabal, was “surly and mean in his dealings” (1 … Continue reading It Is Possible!
The Surprise Factor
Luke 2:13 New International Version (NIV) Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God. For Meditation This could have been one of those nights when this company of men looked forward to a refreshing rest after a busy day. There was nothing unusual around to warn and prepare them … Continue reading The Surprise Factor
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 