Haggai 1:5 New International Version (NIV) Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. For Meditation Sometimes we get careless with the Lord. Other times we simply presume on Him until He rudely awakes us. There are times too when we get too busy and preoccupied with ourselves that we forget God … Continue reading Consider your Ways
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Dangerous Move!
Daniel 4:30 New International Version (NIV) Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty? For Meditation Don’t offend God’s kindness and generosity! It is not your place. Yours is the receptive and thankful heart – marveled marveling and contented … Continue reading Dangerous Move!
The Beauty of Selflessness
Genesis 13:9 New International Version (NIV) If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the left.” For Meditation I love Abraham. The man had such a sweet and gentle spirit that many don’t recognize.We often point to people’s failures or their great feats, … Continue reading The Beauty of Selflessness
The Ravages of Anger
Ephesians 4:26 New International Version (NIV) “In your anger do not sin” For Meditation The voice on the other side grew louder. He was not going to let anybody tell him how to manage his home. Neither was he going to allow anybody (with emphasis), cause him to lose authority in his house. Then, “Click!” … Continue reading The Ravages of Anger
The Delay of Love
John 11:5-6 New International Version (NIV) Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. For Meditation They expected an immediate response; so, how could Jesus delay? Their brother was a friend He loved (Jn. 11:3), who was critically sick … Continue reading The Delay of Love
Don’t Ever Say That!
The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” – 2 Kings 7:2 David was right. Only the fool can say in his heart that “There is no God” (Ps. 14:1). They lack understanding and they do not … Continue reading Don’t Ever Say That!
Rejected but Not Out
Judges 11:4-6 International Version (NIV) “Come,” they said, “be our commander, so we can fight the Ammonites.” For Meditation I thought I had the best barber. Every time I went for a haircut, I waited for him regardless of the queue. Several times, his colleague asked to have me when my barber was busy, but … Continue reading Rejected but Not Out
The Marvel Of His Presence
2 Chronicles 6:18 New International Version (NIV) “But will God really dwell on earth with humans? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built! For Meditation When we talk about how big God is; we talk about an infinite being with human words – words that are incapable … Continue reading The Marvel Of His Presence
When We Think All Is Lost
1 Kings 17:12 New International Version (NIV) I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son that we may eat it – and die. For Meditation “That we may eat – and die.” Only a desperate soul could utter those words. They reveal an anxious and … Continue reading When We Think All Is Lost