Jonah 4:3 New International Version (NIV) Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.” For Meditation The Assyrians were a terrible enemy of Israel, yet God desired to save them. The prophet Jonah didn’t like it. Listen to his confession after the people repented and God … Continue reading Waiting for their Ruin?

Isaiah 1:18 New International Version (NIV) “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. For Meditation He emptied his desk as friends came by to wish him well and tell him they were going to miss him. He finally took his final steps through the corridors he has traversed for the past twelve years. … Continue reading The Invitation

1 John 3:16 New International Version (NIV) This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. For Meditation Love is a word that is thrown around very often. Yet, it is the most misunderstood and abused. … Continue reading Do You Know?

Genesis 50:15-17 New International Version (NIV) When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?”  So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Your father left these instructions before he died: ‘This is what you are … Continue reading Still Scheming to Lie?

Psalm 118:24 New King James Version (NKJV) This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. For meditation Dina woke up to the familiar ring tone of her cell phone. She listened to the voice on the other end and said only two words, “Thank you.” In the shower, the usual melody … Continue reading Unwrap the Special Gift of Joy?

2 Kings 5:25 New International Version (NIV) When he went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” “Your servant didn’t go anywhere,” Gehazi answered. For Meditation I woke up this morning feeling heavy. A conversation I had with a friend over the weekend was weighing on me. My … Continue reading Confession Is Healing

Proverbs 11:7 New International Version (NIV) Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of their power comes to nothing. For Meditation She laid in state in a well-attended funeral. Something interesting caught Fred’s attention, as the women wailed uncontrollably around her body. This particular woman was crying with some theatrics. Without warning, she … Continue reading Because He Lives

Genesis 22:7 New International Version (NIV) Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?” “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” For Meditation In the middle of their trip to Mount Moriah, Isaac grew uneasy about something. They were … Continue reading The Missing Piece