2 Corinthians 1:3-4 New International Version (NIV) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For meditation These words could … Continue reading Comfort! Share It.
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Thankful for You
1 Corinthians 1:4 New International Version (NIV) I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For Meditation It is always good to thank God for the lives of others. When we see excellence in the lives of other people and rejoice for them, it rises to God as … Continue reading Thankful for You
When Jesus speaks …
Luke 8:49 New International Version (NIV) While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he said. “Don’t bother the teacher anymore.” For meditation O, the agony of personal loss! How painful to the hopeful and disappointing to the eager saint! For, when the last train … Continue reading When Jesus speaks …
When Darkness Rules
You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked – Rev. 3:17 Tucked at the end of the narrative of the healing of the Man Born Blind (Jn. 9:1-41) is an interesting exchange between Jesus … Continue reading When Darkness Rules
A Refreshing Cup of Water
Philippians 2:21-22 New International Version (NIV) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. For meditation In my short life as a pastor, I have been touched … Continue reading A Refreshing Cup of Water
When We Disagree
Acts 15:39 New International Version (NIV) They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. For meditation In the story of Paul and Barnabas’ disagreement over John Mark (Acts 15:36-41), we are confronted with the universal truth of human weakness when our personalities clash, and how God works it all out for our good … Continue reading When We Disagree
Smile!
Proverbs 15:13 New International Version (NIV) A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. For Meditation There are some things people tell you that you never forget. It could be a comment, a compliment, an insult, or a rebuke. Its impact is the reason you never forget. What this woman once … Continue reading Smile!
Remain Faithful!
Revelation 2:10 New International Version (NIV) Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. Meditation In the shortest of the seven letters to the churches, Jesus brought no complaints against the church in Smyrna; only a commendation for their spiritual richness in spite of their affliction … Continue reading Remain Faithful!
Celebrating God’s Goodness
Matthew 26:8 New International Version (NIV) When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. For Meditation The comment cut very deep into Jake. It was his ordination day and he had invited a few friends and family for lunch at his house. Everything was going well and the atmosphere was festive, … Continue reading Celebrating God’s Goodness
