Eternal Hope in Christ Ruth 1:12-13 New International Version Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have another husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me—even if I had a husband tonight and then gave birth to sons—would you wait until they grew up?" Would you remain unmarried for them? No, my daughters. … Continue reading Eternal Hope In Christ
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Discipline For A Strong Finish
1 Corinthians 9:26-27 New International Version Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. For Encouragement We’re … Continue reading Discipline For A Strong Finish
Living With A Purpose
Living With A Purpose Mark 10:32 New International Version They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. For Encouragement When we live with purpose, … Continue reading Living With A Purpose
God In Us
Acts 2:4 New International Version All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. For Encouragement Most of us wish we had someone to help us at all times. We could use a constant companion in every situation, someone who can teach us, remind … Continue reading God In Us
Keep Your Focus
Keep Your Focus 1 Samuel 17:33 New International Version (NIV) Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.” A Story For the Weekend Sometimes, we look for opportunities to retaliate against those who have … Continue reading Keep Your Focus
Restored and Refocused Faith
Restored and Refocused Faith John 20:27 New International Version Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” For Encouragement Thomas, once a passionate follower of Jesus, felt betrayed and heartbroken after witnessing Jesus’ humiliating death on the cross … Continue reading Restored and Refocused Faith
Feeling Left Out?
Feeling Left Out? Luke 15:29 New International Version But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. For Encouragemnet Do you sometimes feel overworked at home, work, and even church … Continue reading Feeling Left Out?
Physical Strength, Moral Weakness, and Tragedy
Physical Strength, Moral Weakness, and Tragedy. Judges 16:20 New International Version Then she called, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!” He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him. Meditation Samson played games with the Lord, who had given him … Continue reading Physical Strength, Moral Weakness, and Tragedy
The Heart of Mephibosheth
The Heart of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 19:30 New International Version Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him take everything, now that my lord the king has returned home safely.” For Encouragement He had a heart as pure as his father’s (1 Sam. 18:1, 3-4). Jonathan’s disabled son, Mephibosheth, moved from adversity and a hopeless life into … Continue reading The Heart of Mephibosheth
