John 1:23 New International Version (NIV) John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” For Meditation It is vital to remind ourselves constantly that our life is not about us but all about God and His eternal … Continue reading Give It All to Christ
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He Knows Your Pain
Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com Proverbs 17:13 New International Version Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good. For Meditation You opened your heart and gave your best to help them. You sought no payback. Neither did you intend to call for reciprocal action when you need a favor. You … Continue reading He Knows Your Pain
Called by Faith to Active Duty
Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Esther 4:8 New International Version He [Mordecai] also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been published in Susa, to show to Esther and explain it to her, and he told him to instruct her to go into the king’s presence … Continue reading Called by Faith to Active Duty
Muffle It!
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Proverbs 29:20 New International Version (NIV) Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. For Meditation He should have kept quiet and pondered over what the Lord said. But he ran his mouth. Simon Peter’s story is our story. It … Continue reading Muffle It!
That They May Live
Ezekiel 37:9 New International Version (NIV) Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’” For Meditation It must have been a sight—a valley filled with dry bones. Those … Continue reading That They May Live
Pride and Vengeance
2 Samuel 17:23 New International Version (NIV) When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. For Meditation The story of Ahithophel is not just intriguing but also profoundly tragic. He was a man … Continue reading Pride and Vengeance
A Jar and A Jug
1 Kings 17:12 New International Version (NIV “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may … Continue reading A Jar and A Jug
Forgiveness and A Tense Reconciliation
Genesis 33:10-11 New International Version No, please! said Jacob. If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably. For Encouragement A friend shared a story with me about President Nelson Mandela and an incident at … Continue reading Forgiveness and A Tense Reconciliation
A Blessed Weekend
Romans 15:13 New Living Translation (NLT) I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Your Blessing This scripture is my prayer for you this morning, my friend, as … Continue reading A Blessed Weekend
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 