Feeling Left Out? Luke 15:29 New International Version But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. For Encouragemnet Do you sometimes feel overworked at home, work, and even church … Continue reading Feeling Left Out?
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Physical Strength, Moral Weakness, and Tragedy
Physical Strength, Moral Weakness, and Tragedy. Judges 16:20 New International Version Then she called, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!” He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him. Meditation Samson played games with the Lord, who had given him … Continue reading Physical Strength, Moral Weakness, and Tragedy
The Heart of Mephibosheth
The Heart of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 19:30 New International Version Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him take everything, now that my lord the king has returned home safely.” For Encouragement He had a heart as pure as his father’s (1 Sam. 18:1, 3-4). Jonathan’s disabled son, Mephibosheth, moved from adversity and a hopeless life into … Continue reading The Heart of Mephibosheth
Satisfied Curiousity
Satisfied Curiosity Luke 19:5 New International Version When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” For Encouragement Wealth can be misleading, as Zacchaeus’s experience shows. Outward appearances do not reflect a person’s true condition. Often, an inner restlessness persists, and material possessions … Continue reading Satisfied Curiousity
The Look That Says It All
A torchlit courtyard gathers figures around a fire beneath the walls of Jerusalem. Luke 22:61 New International Version The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” For Encouragement A conversation with Peter: A fireside conversation … Continue reading The Look That Says It All
What An inheritance!
What An Inheritance! Romans 5:1-2 New International Version Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. For Encouragement … Continue reading What An inheritance!
Just Be Yourself
1 Samuel 17:39 New International Version David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. For Encouragement It is hard to believe King Saul. The … Continue reading Just Be Yourself
Call For God’s Fire Extinguisher
James 1:19-20 New International Version My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human angerdoes not produce the righteousness that God desires. For Meditation The call came just as I sat down for dinner. “Did you know that your brother’s wife … Continue reading Call For God’s Fire Extinguisher
Because You Says So
Because You Say So Luke 5:5 New International Version Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” For Encouragement Life can be difficult. Sometimes we do our best on a project but don’t get the results we want. We get disappointed and … Continue reading Because You Says So
