Acts 27:9-11 New International Version (NIV) Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous … But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship. For Meditation I could hear the frustration and anger in his voice when he … Continue reading God Knows Why
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An Affirmation You Can Trust
Psalm 37:25 New International Version I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. For meditation The two young people sat for coffee at the airport, waiting to catch their flight. As they sipped their coffee, the young man, driven by the societal pressure to succeed, … Continue reading An Affirmation You Can Trust
And You Don’t Think It Is Serious
Acts 5:3 New King James Version But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? For Encouragement Why do most people consider a lie okay to tell? Why is it deemed understandable by God when told to get out … Continue reading And You Don’t Think It Is Serious
Dispel the Gloom
Romans 8:33 New Living Translation Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? No one—for God himself has given us right standing with himself. For Encouragement Worry and fear, while natural, are potent tools in the enemy’s arsenal. He wields them effectively against those who lack adequate knowledge about their faith. The … Continue reading Dispel the Gloom
Blessing for the Week
What a Beauty! “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” [2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NIV)] Amen! Have a blessed week in Him.
Burn The Bridge To Your Past
Burn The Bridge to Your Past 1 Kings 19:21 New International Version So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his … Continue reading Burn The Bridge To Your Past
A Contrast In Values
Daniel 1:3-4New International Version (NIV) Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility—young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in … Continue reading A Contrast In Values
I Love This Guy!
Job 1:20 New International Version (NIV) At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship For meditation What was your first response when your finances bellied up, and your bank sent you the foreclosure notice? Or what was your reaction when your manager handed you … Continue reading I Love This Guy!
“He Had Leprosy”
2 Chronicles 26:23 New International Version (NIV) Uzziah rested with his ancestors and was buried near them in a cemetery that belonged to the kings, for people said, “He had leprosy.” And Jotham his son succeeded him as king. For meditation If you should die today, how will the epithet on your grave read? What will … Continue reading “He Had Leprosy”