I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! – Psalm 66:17-20 … Continue reading Have You Told God?
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So Much Like Them
Numbers 11:5-6 New International Version We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic.But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!” For Meditation Many Christians have become so much like the Israelites in the wilderness—always moaning about something they find … Continue reading So Much Like Them
You Have No Idea!
1 Kings 19:4 New International Version Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am … Continue reading You Have No Idea!
Celebrating Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For Meditation The grace of God is the unmerited favor of God to sinful humanity. No one can claim any right to it. … Continue reading Celebrating Grace
Blasphemy!
Matthew 12:31-32 New International Version And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this … Continue reading Blasphemy!
A True Friend
James 2:23 New International Version (NIV) And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. For meditation. The three men enjoyed the hospitality of Abraham’s home and the delicacy of Sarah’s cooking. After saying their goodbyes to their host, they … Continue reading A True Friend
Equipped for Service and Growth
So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up—Eph. 4:11-12 A gift must be purposeful if it is to benefit the recipient. Sadly, many gift-givers miss this point. Some people can afford something beautiful, so they give, … Continue reading Equipped for Service and Growth
Freed Like A Bird!
Luke 7:39 New International Version When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” For Encouragement She came to worship, and pure worship she gave. Her tears overflowing … Continue reading Freed Like A Bird!
Grateful to Women in the Lord’s Vineyard
Luke 8:1-3 New International Version After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, … Continue reading Grateful to Women in the Lord’s Vineyard