Matthew 6:12 New Living Translation (NLT) and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. For meditation “No Trespassing”, the sign read. It stood at the edge of Mr. Achia’s unfenced backyard to ward off the “little mango hunters”, as he called us. It was a game the children of … Continue reading No Trespassing!

Nehemiah 6:16 New International Version (NIV)  When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God. For Meditation It’s interesting how much opposition we face when we determine to live for God. When … Continue reading When God Is In It

Luke 24:29 New Living Translation (NLT) But they begged him, “Stay the night with us, since it is getting late.” So he went home with them. For Meditation Fatigued by the day’s events and a seven-mile walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus (Lk. 24:13-27), I am sure what the two disciples needed most was time by … Continue reading The Beauty of a Hospitable Heart

1 Corinthians 10:13 New International Version (NIV) No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. For meditation You’re standing there, alone in … Continue reading There Is A Way Out

Mark 10:48 New International Version (NIV) Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” For meditation “Why do you think I chose your little town for my seminar on entrepreneurship last week”, the billionaire businessman asked Jones. “So, why didn’t you … Continue reading Not the Time to Be Quiet

Philippians 2:3-4 New International Version (NIV) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your interests, but each of you to the interests of others. For Meditation Do you know that selfishness, like cancer, is the basic disease of mankind – a disease that … Continue reading The Cancer of Selfishness‏

Proverbs 25:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)  Just because you’ve seen something, don’t be in a hurry to go to court. For what will you do in the end if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat? For Meditation Have you been embarrassed by your witness before? Have you sworn to something, only to be disproved … Continue reading Discretion Necessary

1 Corinthians 15:33 New International Version (NIV) Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” For Meditation Have you observed the extent of unintended damage to property and fatalities among civilians during military campaigns? Isn’t it simply due to their proximity to the military targets? In similar ways, can you imagine the number of lives … Continue reading Collateral Damage

Amos 3:3 New International Version (NIV) Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? For Meditation Isn’t it a beauty and delightful to watch two synchronized swimmers performing in perfect unity? Can you have enough of the artistic display and precision of every move they make? How do they do it? Don’t … Continue reading Synchronized Swimming