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
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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!
Now Live!
Set Free in Christ Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, ‘See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.’ – John 5:14 The poor man had been in his condition for 38 years, lying at the Pool of Siloam. He was lame and helpless without human … Continue reading Now Live!
Just One Thing!
Jeremiah 9:23-24 New International Version “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, … Continue reading Just One Thing!
God’s Provision for Giving
A family sent a man from their village to buy a coffin from the city to bury their relative. Kofi Babone stopped to listen to a man who claimed the ability to double money for people. While his family waited for the coffin to bury their dead, this man wagered their money on the double-your-money … Continue reading God’s Provision for Giving
Celebrating My Redemption
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col. 1:13-14). Memories! They sometimes come flooding like torrents of a river, bringing the past to instruct us today. Some carry along, ugly images that crush the spirit. … Continue reading Celebrating My Redemption
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 