Isaiah 40:25-26 New International Version To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal? says the Holy One.Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is … Continue reading The Lifter of Your Wearied Soul
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The Trash in the Closet
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus—Philippians 3:13-14 I tried to put it behind me, but it kept playing out in my memory. I prayed and cried, “Lord, forgive me.” … Continue reading The Trash in the Closet
The Real Man We Celebrate Today
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her – Ephesians 5:25 One of the most despicable things to witness is a man who turns his wife into a punching bag. A man marries a woman under the pretext of love and takes her into his home. The … Continue reading The Real Man We Celebrate Today
What Is Your Tolerance Quotient?
“It is not right for me to take the children’s food and toss it to their dogs”—Matt. 15:26 Let’s check your tolerance quotient today by assuming the place of this desperate, gentile woman before Jesus for help on behalf of your demon-possessed daughter (Matthew 15:21-28). You plead for mercy, but Jesus ignores you. Exasperated by … Continue reading What Is Your Tolerance Quotient?
The Look that Pierced the Heart
Luke 22:60-61 New International Version Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” For Meditation “And the Lord … Continue reading The Look that Pierced the Heart
Empowered Today!
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth – Acts 1:8. Lately, you hear about conferences on empowerment: political, economic, social, etc. Another phrase for the same cry is advocacy. … Continue reading Empowered Today!
Seeing Jesus in the Eyes of the Needy
Matthew 25:34 New International Version “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For Meditation Look closely into the eyes of a needy person, and you’ll see Jesus—the sick, and you’ll see … Continue reading Seeing Jesus in the Eyes of the Needy
Meaning Is Not Doing
Mark 14:29 New International Version Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” For Meditation He meant what he said. It was a promise he intended to keep, and his Master knew it. The Master, however, knew something Peter didn’t know—how weak he was, and which would exhibit soon when the fury of … Continue reading Meaning Is Not Doing
Singing About Your Love, Sweet Mother!
Her Love Heals “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart”—Luke 2:19. I sing about the love of my mother and celebrate her heart today. Many have loved me over the years, but your love, Ma, surpasses them all. It began when you conceived me, and the Master Craftsman “fearfully … Continue reading Singing About Your Love, Sweet Mother!
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 